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SARS-CoV-2 spike subunit 2–targeted vaccine could more effectively combat all human coronaviruses

In a new study, researchers evidenced that the S2 subunit of SARS-CoV-2 spike (S) could be an integral component of a pan-coronavirus vaccine.

29 Jul 2022

One Health approach for emergent and resurgent infectious diseases

A recent editorial published in The Lancet Microbe underscored the ‘One Health’ policy for surveilling emergent infectious diseases.

29 Jul 2022

Tannins as therapeutic agents against SARS-CoV-2

Researchers reviewed tannins as therapeutic agents against SARS-CoV-2.

29 Jul 2022

Study explores the role of endemic coronaviruses-induced cross-immunity in protection against severe COVID-19

A new study investigated whether prior exposure to coronaviruses induces cross-reactive immunity that protects adults from severe coronavirus disease 2019.

29 Jul 2022

Proteomics profiling of COVID-19 patients identifies dysregulated proteins and pathways

Researchers assessed the impact of SARS-CoV-2 infection and severity on coronary and Alzheimer’s disease pathways.

29 Jul 2022

Vaccination after COVID-19 recovery reduces reinfection risk by almost 50%

Researchers estimated the probability of SARS-CoV-2 reinfection following COVID-19 recovery. Additionally, they determined the effectiveness of the primary vaccination series in reducing the reinfection risk.

29 Jul 2022

Optimised microplate for cannabis sample processing

Porvair Sciences has developed a 2 ml 96-well microplate whose design is optimised for labs processing cannabis samples for analysis of Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and Cannabidiol (CBD).

From Porvair Sciences Limited 29 Jul 2022

To what extent did the COVID-19 booster strategy prevent infections and hospitalizations in US adults?

Researchers estimated the impact of different COVID-19 mRNA booster vaccinations in the United States during fall 2022.

29 Jul 2022

Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of medical professionals towards monkeypox in Italy

Researchers assessed the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of healthcare workers (HCWs) towards monkeypox (MPX) in Italy.

29 Jul 2022

Can spirituality lead to better health?

Can spirituality lead to better health outcomes? In this interview, we speak to Dr. Tracy Balboni from Harvard Medical School to find out more!

29 Jul 2022

Study investigates the combined effects of aging and HIV-1 Tat expression in mice

A new research paper was published in Aging ("Aging (Albany NY)" by Medline/PubMed, "Aging-US" by Web of Science) Volume 14, Issue 13, entitled, "Age-related neuroendocrine, cognitive, and behavioral co-morbidities are promoted by HIV-1 Tat expression in male mice."

29 Jul 2022

People have difficulty appreciating how engaging thinking can be, study says

People consistently underestimate how much they would enjoy spending time alone with their own thoughts, without anything to distract them, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.

29 Jul 2022

Study highlights impaired ketogenesis as a potential confounder of severe COVID-19

In severe Covid-19 patients, the metabolism produces insufficient amounts of certain energy-rich compounds called ketone bodies. However, these energy carriers are needed by two important cell types in the immune system in order to fight the virus effectively.

28 Jul 2022

The global mutation landscape of the SARS-CoV-2 non-structural protein 1

Researchers describe the evolution of the SARS-CoV-2 non-structural protein 1 (NSP1).

28 Jul 2022

Researchers provide a description of global functional brain organization in three spatiotemporal patterns

UCLA researchers and colleagues at Emory University and other research centers have combined data simulation and experimental observation to bridge a gap between two major properties of large-scale organization of the human brain – stationary and traveling waves of activity.

28 Jul 2022

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SARS-CoV-2 spike subunit 2–targeted vaccine could more effectively combat all human coronaviruses

One Health approach for emergent and resurgent infectious diseases

Tannins as therapeutic agents against SARS-CoV-2

Study explores the role of endemic coronaviruses-induced cross-immunity in protection against severe COVID-19

Proteomics profiling of COVID-19 patients identifies dysregulated proteins and pathways

Vaccination after COVID-19 recovery reduces reinfection risk by almost 50%

Optimised microplate for cannabis sample processing

To what extent did the COVID-19 booster strategy prevent infections and hospitalizations in US adults?

Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of medical professionals towards monkeypox in Italy

Can spirituality lead to better health?

Study investigates the combined effects of aging and HIV-1 Tat expression in mice

People have difficulty appreciating how engaging thinking can be, study says

Study highlights impaired ketogenesis as a potential confounder of severe COVID-19

The global mutation landscape of the SARS-CoV-2 non-structural protein 1

Researchers provide a description of global functional brain organization in three spatiotemporal patterns

New bacteria-killing copper coating could reduce infections from high-touch surfaces

The bat-virus relationship examined

TMPRSS2 protein, a novel target for SARS-CoV-2 drugs

Predicting viral antibody escape using pre-pandemic data

Cross-reactive SARS-CoV-2 antibodies after exposure to avian coronavirus vaccine

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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