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SARS-CoV-2 nanobody that binds to the receptor-binding domain could prevent COVID-19 in animals

A new study assessed the potential of a nanobody – directly prepared by binding to SARS-CoV-2 spike receptor-binding domain protein, in the treatment of COVID-19.

22 Mar 2022

Flo; Much more than a period tracker

In this interview, we speak to Sonia Ponzo, the Director of Science at Flo Health, about their app and how it's revolutionizing the field of women's health.

From Flo Health 22 Mar 2022

Early treatment of COVID-19 in high-risk children and adolescents infected with the Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2

Researchers discussed patient features, treatment-associated process measures, and outcomes associated with early monoclonal antibody and antiviral therapy in high-risk pediatric patients infected with the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant.

22 Mar 2022

Length of stay distributions of hospitalized COVID-19 cases during a mixed Omicron-Delta epidemic in Australia

Researchers determined the hospital stay lengths for COVID-19 patients infected by the Omicron and Delta variants of SARS-CoV-2.

22 Mar 2022

The effect of SARS-CoV-2 on the expression of CD48 in the lungs and in the peripheral blood of COVID-19 patients

Researchers performed an in situ analysis to evaluate the correlation between CD48 expression and COVID-19.

22 Mar 2022

The effect of the COVID-19 vaccination campaign on 250 cities in Israel

A recent study assessed the impact of COVID-19 vaccines on unvaccinated populations and analyzed the various vaccination policies in Israel.

22 Mar 2022

Posaconazole found to be effective as a small molecule fusion inhibitor against SARS-CoV-2 variants

Researchers evaluated the importance of the Ex3Lx6L motif in SARS-CoV-2 entry into host cells mediated by the spike protein syncytium formation and membrane fusion.

22 Mar 2022

Angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 allosteric binders found to be effective against SARS-CoV-2

Researchers reported a hybrid approach comprising computational models and high throughput screening to discover allosteric ACE2 binders inhibiting viral replication without interrupting ACE2 renal, pulmonary, immune, and cardiovascular functions.

22 Mar 2022

Study: Ketogenic diet helps kill pancreatic cancer cells when combined with a triple-drug therapy

The findings of a new study suggest that a ketogenic diet - which is low in carbohydrates and protein, but high in fat - helps to kill pancreatic cancer cells when combined with a triple-drug therapy developed by the Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen), an affiliate of City of Hope.

22 Mar 2022

New research proves benefit of vaccination after recovery from COVID-19

When our immune system comes into contact with the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus, it fights back and produces antibodies.

22 Mar 2022

Study reveals novel tumor biomarker of aggressive cancers with poor prognosis

A study published in The Journal of Pathology reveals that many cancers that carry a poor prognosis express an altered form of human telomerase reverse transcriptase (hTERT), an enzyme that regulates the expression of multiple genes.

22 Mar 2022

SARS-CoV-2 infection risk among dialysis patients during Omicron surge

A recent study posted to the medRxiv* preprint server evaluated the antibody responses against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) patients receiving hemodialysis.

22 Mar 2022

Is COVID-19 on the verge of ending?

Researchers explore the changes arising in SARS-CoV-2 over time.

21 Mar 2022

A circRNA COVID vaccine with potential to neutralize SARS-CoV-2 variants

Researchers demonstrate the broad neutralization potential of a strategically engineered circRNA using mice as a model system.

21 Mar 2022

Could COVID-19 spread through wastewater in the Thames?

Researchers investigate the presence of SARS-CoV-2 infectious particles and its RNA material in the Thames and other rivers.

21 Mar 2022

Using CRISPR/Cas to develop biosafety materials

Researchers discuss the use of the highly efficient CRISPR/Cas technologies to identify viral genome sequences for biosafety purposes.

21 Mar 2022

SARS-CoV-2 transmitters have 3 times higher viral loads than non-transmitters

Researchers discuss the difference between transmitters and non-transmitters of SARS-CoV-2 in terms of their mean viral load.

21 Mar 2022

Researchers find effective nutritional strategies to prevent acute kidney injury

A research team led by Professor Dr Roman-Ulrich Müller has established that four out of six different nutritional strategies prevent acute kidney injury in the mouse model.

21 Mar 2022

Metabolomic profiling reveals adrenal suppression due to inhaled corticosteroid treatment for asthma

Inhaled cortical steroids (ICS) can help patients manage asthma symptoms, and recent updates to asthma treatment guidelines have expanded recommended, low-dose treatment.

21 Mar 2022

New test greatly simplifies the diagnosis of allergies

Although allergies are widespread, their diagnosis is complex and, depending on the type of allergy, the prospects of success with therapy are not always clear.

21 Mar 2022

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SARS-CoV-2 nanobody that binds to the receptor-binding domain could prevent COVID-19 in animals

Flo; Much more than a period tracker

Early treatment of COVID-19 in high-risk children and adolescents infected with the Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2

Length of stay distributions of hospitalized COVID-19 cases during a mixed Omicron-Delta epidemic in Australia

The effect of SARS-CoV-2 on the expression of CD48 in the lungs and in the peripheral blood of COVID-19 patients

The effect of the COVID-19 vaccination campaign on 250 cities in Israel

Posaconazole found to be effective as a small molecule fusion inhibitor against SARS-CoV-2 variants

Angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 allosteric binders found to be effective against SARS-CoV-2

Study: Ketogenic diet helps kill pancreatic cancer cells when combined with a triple-drug therapy

New research proves benefit of vaccination after recovery from COVID-19

Study reveals novel tumor biomarker of aggressive cancers with poor prognosis

SARS-CoV-2 infection risk among dialysis patients during Omicron surge

Is COVID-19 on the verge of ending?

A circRNA COVID vaccine with potential to neutralize SARS-CoV-2 variants

Could COVID-19 spread through wastewater in the Thames?

Using CRISPR/Cas to develop biosafety materials

SARS-CoV-2 transmitters have 3 times higher viral loads than non-transmitters

Researchers find effective nutritional strategies to prevent acute kidney injury

Metabolomic profiling reveals adrenal suppression due to inhaled corticosteroid treatment for asthma

New test greatly simplifies the diagnosis of allergies

Advancing Motor Neuron Disease Diagnosis with Non-Invasive Ultrasound and AI

How agentic AI is reshaping laboratory workflows

Fourier 80: bringing benchtop NMR systems to the laboratory

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