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Review of scientific evidence supports zoonotic origin for SARS-CoV-2 with zero biological evidence for laboratory leak scenario

Recently, an international team of biologists, led by professors from the University of Sydney and the University of Edinburgh, critically reviewed currently available scientific evidence that may throw some light on the origin of the virus that causes COVID-19.

12 Jul 2021

Composition and structure of nasopharyngeal microbiome relate to COVID-19 disease severity

Breathing treatments are provided to hospitalized COVID-19 patients. In this study, the researchers examined the community composition in relation to three attributes - COVID-19 status, breathing assistance, and antibiotic use. This study is published in the journal, Applied Microbiology.

12 Jul 2021

Novel cold-tolerant bacterium produces a red bio-pigment with germ-killing properties

A team of researchers from Shoolini University, Himachal Pradesh, India have discovered a psychrophilic bacterial strain, called Rhodonellum psychrophilum GL8, at the high altitude Pangong Tso Lake in the Himalayas.

12 Jul 2021

Accelerating the design of minibinder therapeutics resilient to SARS-CoV-2 mutations

Multivalent protein-based minibinders hold great promise as potential prophylactic and treatment agents, as they can retain their activity against the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) variants of concern. This was revealed in a recent tour-de-force research study currently available on the bioRxiv* preprint server while the article undergoes the peer review process.

11 Jul 2021

Stimulating immune cells to form special structures can potentiate pancreatic cancer chemotherapy

A new study from Queen Mary University of London has demonstrated that immune cells can be stimulated to assemble into special structures within pancreatic cancer such that, at least in a pre-clinical model, researchers can demonstrate an improvement in the efficacy of chemotherapy.

9 Jul 2021

Researchers model probability of extinction of SARS-CoV-2 variant in an outbreak

However, it cannot be confirmed for certain that the strain has been eliminated, raising the question of how long a strain must go undetected before being considered, in all probability, extinct.

9 Jul 2021

Why is the SARS-CoV-2 Delta variant so concerning?

As cases surge in the United States, health experts have raised the alarm that vaccinated individuals may be spreading the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) Delta variant. Over half of new infections in the U.S. are now caused by this highly transmissible variant.

9 Jul 2021

Intranasal COVID-19 vaccine protects animals against lethal COVID-19 infection

In a new study assessing the potential of a single-dose, intranasal COVID-19 vaccine, a team from the University of Iowa and the University of Georgia found that the vaccine fully protects mice against lethal COVID-19 infection.

8 Jul 2021

Instant biosensor can detect COVID-19 variants even if someone is asymptomatic

RMIT University is collaborating with partners including Australian biomedical start-up Soterius on the biosensor, which can detect the presence of tiny amounts of the SARS-CoV-2 virus and its variants.

8 Jul 2021

Researchers uncover genetic markers associated with COVID-19 infection risk and severity

An international collaboration uncovers several genetic markers associated with SARS-CoV-2 infection and COVID-19 severity.

8 Jul 2021

Compulsory covid-19 vaccination for care home workers is unnecessary, disproportionate and misguided, experts argue

In The BMJ today, experts argue that mandatory vaccination is “unnecessary, disproportionate, and misguided.”

8 Jul 2021

Researchers discover how to artificially produce healthy mucus

Many people instinctively associate mucus with something disgusting, but in fact, it has incredibly many valuable functions for our health. It keeps track of our important intestinal flora and feeds the bacteria.

8 Jul 2021

Children's Hospital Colorado one of seven hospitals driving pediatric asthma research

Children's Hospital Colorado is one of seven pediatric hospitals joining Childhood Asthma in Urban Settings (CAUSE), a clinical research network established by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), which is part of the National Institutes of Health.

7 Jul 2021

Can memory T cell responses to seasonal coronaviruses protect against severe COVID-19?

In a recent study published in the journal Science Immunology, scientists have revealed that the presence of CD8+ T cells against conserved epitopes of seasonal coronaviruses is associated with mild coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). These immune cells exhibit a memory phenotype and provide protection against severe disease.

7 Jul 2021

As covid vaccinations slow, parts of the US remain far behind 70% goal

July Fourth was not the celebration President Joe Biden had hoped for, as far as protecting more Americans with a coronavirus vaccine.

7 Jul 2021

Study explores the prevalence of long COVID in England

A review of long COVID studies conducted in March 2021 summarized the available literature on the persistent symptoms after acute COVID-19. The review also reported that most studies included hospitalized patients who had a higher prevalence of persistent symptoms compared to two community-based studies.

7 Jul 2021

Vaccinate big cats? New report shows SARS-CoV-2 Delta variant infecting endangered lions

There is evidence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infecting animals such as ferrets, fruit bats, and cats. New research led by Vijendra Pal Singh from the ICAR-National Institute of High Security Animal Disease in India suggests it might be time to vaccinate the big cats as well. Their report details SARS-CoV-2 infection in nine Asiatic lions caused by the SARS-CoV-2 Delta variant (B.1.617.2).

7 Jul 2021

COVID-19 vaccination may be stemming evolution of “fitter” SARS-CoV-2 variants

Researchers in the United States and India have presented the first known evidence that the rollout of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination is restricting the evolutionary and immune escape pathways accessible to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).

6 Jul 2021

Plant compounds inhibit Mpro of SARS-CoV-2 and HCoV-229E in vitro

A group of researchers recently discussed their findings that a group of plant flavonols and dihydroflavonols exhibit antiviral efficacy against both SARS-CoV-2 and HCoV-229E.

6 Jul 2021

Investigation reveals considerable added benefit of remdesivir for moderately ill COVID-19 patients

Since July 2020, remdesivir has been conditionally approved in Europe for the treatment of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in adults and adolescents aged 12 years and older with pneumonia who require supplemental oxygen but no invasive ventilation.

6 Jul 2021

Cold, Flu & Cough News and Research

Latest Cold, Flu & Cough News and Research

Review of scientific evidence supports zoonotic origin for SARS-CoV-2 with zero biological evidence for laboratory leak scenario

Composition and structure of nasopharyngeal microbiome relate to COVID-19 disease severity

Novel cold-tolerant bacterium produces a red bio-pigment with germ-killing properties

Accelerating the design of minibinder therapeutics resilient to SARS-CoV-2 mutations

Stimulating immune cells to form special structures can potentiate pancreatic cancer chemotherapy

Researchers model probability of extinction of SARS-CoV-2 variant in an outbreak

Why is the SARS-CoV-2 Delta variant so concerning?

Intranasal COVID-19 vaccine protects animals against lethal COVID-19 infection

Instant biosensor can detect COVID-19 variants even if someone is asymptomatic

Researchers uncover genetic markers associated with COVID-19 infection risk and severity

Compulsory covid-19 vaccination for care home workers is unnecessary, disproportionate and misguided, experts argue

Researchers discover how to artificially produce healthy mucus

Children's Hospital Colorado one of seven hospitals driving pediatric asthma research

Can memory T cell responses to seasonal coronaviruses protect against severe COVID-19?

As covid vaccinations slow, parts of the US remain far behind 70% goal

Study explores the prevalence of long COVID in England

Vaccinate big cats? New report shows SARS-CoV-2 Delta variant infecting endangered lions

COVID-19 vaccination may be stemming evolution of “fitter” SARS-CoV-2 variants

Plant compounds inhibit Mpro of SARS-CoV-2 and HCoV-229E in vitro

Investigation reveals considerable added benefit of remdesivir for moderately ill COVID-19 patients

Digital pathology and the PathoVerse: A conversation with Dr. Singh

Bioprocess Efficiency with Cell Density Monitoring

Exploring electron microscopy for plant and microbial imaging at the John Innes Centre

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Digital pathology and the PathoVerse: A conversation with Dr. Singh

Bioprocess Efficiency with Cell Density Monitoring

Exploring electron microscopy for plant and microbial imaging at the John Innes Centre

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