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Top COVID-19 concerns among unvaccinated individuals

In a new study, an international team of researchers looked into concerns fueling vaccine hesitancy.

14 Sep 2021

mRNA BNT162b2 vaccine safe in immunocompromised patients

The clinical trial showed that about 72.2% of immunocompromised patients had detectable antibodies against SARS-CoV-2.

14 Sep 2021

Convalescent plasma shows no benefit in hospitalized COVID-19 patients

A new paper describes the results of a randomized controlled trial of CP in adult COVID-19 patients on oxygen when used within 12 days of the onset of respiratory symptoms.

14 Sep 2021

How effective are COVID-19 vaccines against mild and severe disease?

A new paper in the New England Journal of Medicine reports on the effectiveness of the COVID-19 vaccines in a healthcare setting.

14 Sep 2021

Effectiveness of mRNA-1273 against asymptomatic infection, COVID-19 diagnosis, and severe outcomes

A Moderna phase 3 trial provides evidence that the RNA-1273 vaccine is highly effective in preventing disease following infection SARS-CoV-2.

14 Sep 2021

IU researcher uncovers potential new approach for treating pancreatic cancer

Researchers at the Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center have identified how restoring a missing molecule in pancreatic fibrosis could help deliver treatments to cancer cells.

14 Sep 2021

Researchers discover new pathway that makes drugs less effective in bowel cancer patients

Leading scientists at the University of Birmingham have discovered a previously unknown pathway that prevents specific drugs from working in patients with bowel cancer.

14 Sep 2021

Blood lipid biomarkers associated with lower risk of ALS

Some blood lipid biomarkers linked to cardiovascular disease risk are also associated with a lower risk of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) suggest the findings of a large epidemiology study published online in the Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery & Psychiatry.

14 Sep 2021

Gorillas at Atlanta Zoo have been infected by SARS-CoV-2

At Zoo Atlanta, 18 western lowland gorillas are currently receiving treatment for COVID-19 as initial and tests came back positive.

14 Sep 2021

Digital spatial profiling of individual glomeruli from HIV and COVID-19 patients

Now, a new study posted to the bioRxiv* server by scientists from the University of Washington explores the use of NanoString’s GeoMx digital spatial profiling (DSP) to investigate CG caused by HIV and SARS-Cov-2 infections.

14 Sep 2021

Dynamics of healthcare-associated SARS-CoV-2 infections revealed with whole genome sequencing

In a recent paper, the researchers study the dynamics of SARS-CoV-2 infections on a geriatric hospital ward by whole genome sequencing.

13 Sep 2021

Guidelines: Summer camp returns to normal during COVID-19

A new report describes measures to ensure that youth activities can continue safely, based on sound epidemiological and infectious disease guidelines.

13 Sep 2021

Artemisia plant extract prevents SARS-CoV-2 replication in vitro

A new study describes the beneficial effect of an extract of Artemisia annua when used to treat cells in culture exposed to SARS-CoV-2.

13 Sep 2021

Study identifies broadly neutralizing antibody panel against SARS-like viruses

A recent study describes 40 broadly neutralizing antibodies from two individuals with a history of COVID-19 who were recently immunized against the virus.

13 Sep 2021

Efficient non-neutralizing antibody to SARS-CoV-2 spike NTD that operates via Fc receptor-mediated pathway

This study revealed that the CV3-13 antibody can mediate Fc effector functions against S protein-expressing cells.

13 Sep 2021

Age-related differences in immune dynamics in rhesus macaques infected with SARS-CoV-2

In a recent study, authors explore the relationship between age and immune response to COVID-19.

13 Sep 2021

Research supports COVID booster vaccines for those aged 60 and over

Israeli researchers conducted an important study to determine if the Pfizer-BioNTech BNT162b2 vaccine had become less effective in preventing infection.

13 Sep 2021

High levels of stress hormones associated with hypertension and cardiovascular events

Adults with normal blood pressure and high levels of stress hormones were more likely to develop high blood pressure and experience cardiovascular events compared to those who had lower stress hormone levels, according to new research published today in Hypertension, an American Heart Association journal.

13 Sep 2021

Urban and deprived individuals are disproportionately afflicted by COVID-19

In a recent study, scientists at the University of Oxford investigate the risk for SARS-CoV-2 infection in various populations.

13 Sep 2021

Study finds possible direct connection between neurodegenerative diseases and the herpesvirus

A new study by researchers at University of Illinois Chicago suggests that when the protein optineurin, or OPTN, is present in cells it restricts the spread of HSV-1, the herpes simplex virus type 1.

13 Sep 2021

Medical Science News

Top COVID-19 concerns among unvaccinated individuals

mRNA BNT162b2 vaccine safe in immunocompromised patients

Convalescent plasma shows no benefit in hospitalized COVID-19 patients

How effective are COVID-19 vaccines against mild and severe disease?

Effectiveness of mRNA-1273 against asymptomatic infection, COVID-19 diagnosis, and severe outcomes

IU researcher uncovers potential new approach for treating pancreatic cancer

Researchers discover new pathway that makes drugs less effective in bowel cancer patients

Blood lipid biomarkers associated with lower risk of ALS

Gorillas at Atlanta Zoo have been infected by SARS-CoV-2

Digital spatial profiling of individual glomeruli from HIV and COVID-19 patients

Dynamics of healthcare-associated SARS-CoV-2 infections revealed with whole genome sequencing

Guidelines: Summer camp returns to normal during COVID-19

Artemisia plant extract prevents SARS-CoV-2 replication in vitro

Study identifies broadly neutralizing antibody panel against SARS-like viruses

Efficient non-neutralizing antibody to SARS-CoV-2 spike NTD that operates via Fc receptor-mediated pathway

Age-related differences in immune dynamics in rhesus macaques infected with SARS-CoV-2

Research supports COVID booster vaccines for those aged 60 and over

High levels of stress hormones associated with hypertension and cardiovascular events

Urban and deprived individuals are disproportionately afflicted by COVID-19

Study finds possible direct connection between neurodegenerative diseases and the herpesvirus

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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