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Insignificant homology of SARS-CoV-2 spike sequences to myocarditis-associated antigens

Researchers determine whether sequences within SARS-CoV-2 could lead to an immune response to autoantigens associated with autoimmune myocarditis.

13 Jan 2022

Analysis of COVID vaccine breakthrough infections in highly vaccinated Israel

Researchers evaluated and modeled age-structured cases of SARS-CoV-2 infection, SARS-CoV-2 vaccination coverage, and breakthrough infections.

13 Jan 2022

Assessing how autoantibodies in COVID-19 correlate with anti-viral humoral responses

Researchers screen several systemic autoantibodies to assess their association with the severity of COVID-19.

13 Jan 2022

Study confirms waning immunity in adolescents following two doses of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines

Researchers test the durability of antibodies produced by a vaccine-induced full-length SARS-CoV-2 spike protein and receptor-binding domain.

13 Jan 2022

Effect of emerging SARS-CoV-2 variants and vaccination status on COVID-19 transmission rates

In a new study, a team of researchers determined the impact of the emerging SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern and vaccination status on the SARS-CoV-2 transmission dynamics.

13 Jan 2022

Investigating the presence of human rRNA in the SARS-CoV-2 genome

In a new study, a team of researchers investigated the existence of SARS-CoV-2-host chimeric RNA and described two novel human-derived genomic insertions present in the circulating variants of SARS-CoV-2.

13 Jan 2022

Plasma SARS-CoV-2 viral RNA as a valuable biomarker for SARS-CoV-2 infection in the lungs

Researchers recently evaluated respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) viral RNA (vRNA) levels in longitudinal samples collected simultaneously from mechanically ventilated coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients and analyzed their connections and relationships with clinical outcomes.

13 Jan 2022

Exploring the structural basis of antibody evasion and enhanced transmission of the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant

In a new study, researchers used cryogenic electron microscopy (cryo-EM) analysis to capture the open and closed states of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) Omicron variant’s spike protein.

13 Jan 2022

Microbial characteristics of COVID-19

To better understand how the disease progresses, a recent paper in the journal Frontiers in Medicine discusses the role of the human microbiota in this condition.

13 Jan 2022

Prevalence of persistent Long COVID symptoms after SARS-CoV-2 infection

In a new study, researchers aimed to analyze the prevalence and severity of persistent symptoms in the first year of COVID-19 infection as compared to non-infected individuals.

13 Jan 2022

Analyzing milk produced after maternal COVID-19 diagnosis for the presence of SARS-CoV-2

A recent paper in the journal Frontiers in Immunology describes the demonstration of mucosal antibodies in breast milk that specifically target the virus.

13 Jan 2022

Role of leptin in immune modulation and pathophysiology of COVID-19

A recent review paper in the journal Frontiers in Physiology discusses the role of leptins in infection with SARS-CoV-2 that triggered the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

13 Jan 2022

Study finds SARS-CoV-2 infection caused significant changes in the levels of stress associated small RNAs

In this study, researchers described the effect of significant changes of small RNAs in the post-transcriptional regulatory network.

13 Jan 2022

SARS-CoV-2-specific immune responses elicited by inactivated COVID-19 vaccines

In this study, researchers identified and recruited volunteers who received inactivated COVID-19 vaccines in real-world settings.

13 Jan 2022

Forecasting seasonal SARS-CoV-2 mutations

In a study published in Science Translational Medicine, researchers have been trying to create a technique to predict which of these mutations will spread.

13 Jan 2022

Low incidence strategy for control of COVID-19

In a study published in The Lancet Regional Health – Europe, researchers from the Institute for Advanced Studies in Vienna argued for the benefits of a low incidence strategy to control the disease.

13 Jan 2022

Nanovaccines and their immunomodulatory effect against human viruses

A review ]presented the primary progress of nanovaccines against the main viral illnesses.

13 Jan 2022

The unique T cell response elicited by SARS-CoV-2 during a primary immune response by infection and vaccination

The distinctive characteristics of the T cell response generated by SARS-CoV-2 infection and vaccination and the relationship to CCCoVs and VOC was explored in a review published in Frontiers in Medicine.

13 Jan 2022

Using lab-grown stomachs to shed light on the symptoms of COVID-19

Could lab-grown 'mini-stomachs' be used to look at COVID-19 symptoms in children? In this interview, we speak to Paolo De Coppi to find out more.

13 Jan 2022

Specific behavioral markers can indicate developmental problems in preterm infants

There are a number of risks associated with preterm infants born before 32 weeks. One of these is an increased chance of behavioral and attention problems. Previous studies suggest there might be early indicators of problems that develop in childhood, but results lacked consistency.

13 Jan 2022

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Insignificant homology of SARS-CoV-2 spike sequences to myocarditis-associated antigens

Analysis of COVID vaccine breakthrough infections in highly vaccinated Israel

Assessing how autoantibodies in COVID-19 correlate with anti-viral humoral responses

Study confirms waning immunity in adolescents following two doses of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines

Effect of emerging SARS-CoV-2 variants and vaccination status on COVID-19 transmission rates

Investigating the presence of human rRNA in the SARS-CoV-2 genome

Plasma SARS-CoV-2 viral RNA as a valuable biomarker for SARS-CoV-2 infection in the lungs

Exploring the structural basis of antibody evasion and enhanced transmission of the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant

Microbial characteristics of COVID-19

Prevalence of persistent Long COVID symptoms after SARS-CoV-2 infection

Analyzing milk produced after maternal COVID-19 diagnosis for the presence of SARS-CoV-2

Role of leptin in immune modulation and pathophysiology of COVID-19

Study finds SARS-CoV-2 infection caused significant changes in the levels of stress associated small RNAs

SARS-CoV-2-specific immune responses elicited by inactivated COVID-19 vaccines

Forecasting seasonal SARS-CoV-2 mutations

Low incidence strategy for control of COVID-19

Nanovaccines and their immunomodulatory effect against human viruses

The unique T cell response elicited by SARS-CoV-2 during a primary immune response by infection and vaccination

Using lab-grown stomachs to shed light on the symptoms of COVID-19

Specific behavioral markers can indicate developmental problems in preterm infants

Obesity, GLP-1s, and metabolic care

Automation in cell-based workflows

Data management challenges in scientific research

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