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hAELVi cell infection model mimics SARS-CoV-2 Omicron infection in lower respiratory tract of humans

In a recent study posted to the Research Square* preprint server, which is under consideration at Scientific Reports, a team of researchers developed a novel human Alveolar Epithelial Lentivirus immortalized (hAELVi) cell infection model to estimate the replication potential of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and other respiratory viruses in the lower respiratory tract of humans.

23 Feb 2022

Pre-existing B-cell immunity against SARS-CoV-2 not detected in pre-pandemic samples

A recent study investigates samples solated from unexposed individuals pre-pandemic to determine the presence of pre-existing SARS-CoV-2 B-cell immunity.

22 Feb 2022

Role of SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence studies in disease surveillance

A new study aimed to determine the timelessness of SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence studies in providing information that is useful in public health surveillance.

22 Feb 2022

CD91 receptor promotes SARS-CoV-2 infection

researchers find that LRP1/CD91 is a leading molecule in virus-host cell interactions that causes infection by many RNA viruses.

22 Feb 2022

History of iodinated contrast media hypersensitivity linked to MRI contrast risk

People with a history of allergic-like reactions to iodinated contrast media, which is used in a variety of X-ray-based procedures, such as CT and angiography, are susceptible to similar reactions from commonly used MRI contrast agents, according to a large, eight-year study published in the journal Radiology.

22 Feb 2022

Exploring the potential of mosaic RBD nanoparticles to fight SARS-CoV-2

Researchers explore the potential of mosaic receptor-binding domain nanoparticles in protective immunity against SARS-CoV-2

22 Feb 2022

New studies highlight how e-cigarettes may be contributing to gum disease

A series of new studies by researchers at NYU College of Dentistry highlights how e-cigarettes alter oral health and may be contributing to gum disease.

22 Feb 2022

Breath tests can help detect traces of SARS-CoV-2 virus

Traces of the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus that causes COVID-19 can be detected in microscopically small fluid droplets exhaled during a very short time span.

22 Feb 2022

New method to develop nanoengineered bacteria for photothermal cancer immunotheranostics

There is substantial interest regarding the understanding and designing of nanoengineered bacteria to combat various fatal cancerous diseases.

22 Feb 2022

A blood test proves to be highly accurate in detecting early signs of Alzheimer's disease

A blood test developed at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis has proven highly accurate in detecting early signs of Alzheimer's disease in a study involving nearly 500 patients from across three continents, providing further evidence that the test should be considered for routine screening and diagnosis.

22 Feb 2022

Cellular automata imaging-based classification of SARS-CoV-2 variants

A new preprint classified and grouped SARS-CoV-2 variants based on their cellular automata imaging images and Hamming distances, to determine viral evolutions.

22 Feb 2022

Study explores the decline in viral load and immune response in COVID-19 patients

Researchers described the changes in viral ribonucleic acid the decline in viral load, and the immune response of SARS-CoV-2-infected patients, in a new preprint study.

22 Feb 2022

Severity of SARS-CoV-2 infections with Omicron BA.2 variant relative to the BA.1 variant in South Africa

Researchers estimated the clinical severity of the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron BA.2 sublineage relative to the BA.1 variant in South Africa.

22 Feb 2022

Study offers a new, effective therapeutic option against glioblastoma

A study recently accepted for publication in The Journal of Clinical Investigation describes a new and effective therapy to treat glioblastoma: the concomitant use of ADI-PEG20 together with focal brain radiotherapy.

22 Feb 2022

Study provides a potent biparatopic antibody against all SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern

Researchers demonstrated the potent neutralization of SARS-CoV-2 VOCs, including Omicron by the biparatopic human heavy chain variable domain.

22 Feb 2022

SARS-CoV-2 reinfection risk in the population of the Abruzzo Region of Italy

Researchers evaluated the incidences of SARS-CoV-2 reinfections, hospitalizations, and death among the previously infected population of the Abruzzo region in Italy.

22 Feb 2022

Widely utilized SARS-CoV-2 rapid antigen detection tests continue to perform as expected despite Omicron mutations

A recent study evaluated the performance of three at-home COVID-19 rapid antigen tests commonly used in the US against the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant.

22 Feb 2022

Lung microbiome alterations and secondary-infections in lethal COVID-19

Researchers examined how an interplay of host and microbial factors weakened immunity leading to secondary infections in COVID-19-infected individuals.

22 Feb 2022

SARS CoV-2 in deer from Pennsylvania sampled during fall and winter 2021

Researchers examined whether SARS-CoV-2-infected white-tailed deer could be the new animal reservoir with the potential to spillback new SARS-CoV-2 variants into humans.

22 Feb 2022

Spectrum of autoantibodies linked to autoimmune diseases in patients with different COVID-19 clinical outcomes

A broad evaluation of autoimmune disease-associated autoantibodies that have been observed in COVID-19 patients was performed.

22 Feb 2022

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hAELVi cell infection model mimics SARS-CoV-2 Omicron infection in lower respiratory tract of humans

Pre-existing B-cell immunity against SARS-CoV-2 not detected in pre-pandemic samples

Role of SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence studies in disease surveillance

CD91 receptor promotes SARS-CoV-2 infection

History of iodinated contrast media hypersensitivity linked to MRI contrast risk

Exploring the potential of mosaic RBD nanoparticles to fight SARS-CoV-2

New studies highlight how e-cigarettes may be contributing to gum disease

Breath tests can help detect traces of SARS-CoV-2 virus

New method to develop nanoengineered bacteria for photothermal cancer immunotheranostics

A blood test proves to be highly accurate in detecting early signs of Alzheimer's disease

Cellular automata imaging-based classification of SARS-CoV-2 variants

Study explores the decline in viral load and immune response in COVID-19 patients

Severity of SARS-CoV-2 infections with Omicron BA.2 variant relative to the BA.1 variant in South Africa

Study offers a new, effective therapeutic option against glioblastoma

Study provides a potent biparatopic antibody against all SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern

SARS-CoV-2 reinfection risk in the population of the Abruzzo Region of Italy

Widely utilized SARS-CoV-2 rapid antigen detection tests continue to perform as expected despite Omicron mutations

Lung microbiome alterations and secondary-infections in lethal COVID-19

SARS CoV-2 in deer from Pennsylvania sampled during fall and winter 2021

Spectrum of autoantibodies linked to autoimmune diseases in patients with different COVID-19 clinical outcomes

Exploring the nanoscale: How AFM is transforming cosmetic science

Innovating Texture and Culture in Plant-Based Foods

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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