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Establishment of quantitative scale for long COVID stigma estimation among UK residents

Researchers developed and validated the long coronavirus disease (COVID) stigma scale (LCSS) to quantify the burden of long COVID stigma in the United Kingdom (UK).

28 Nov 2022

Molecular and cellular similarities identified in the brains of SARS-CoV-2 and Alzheimer's disease patients

Researchers evaluated neuro-pathophysiological consequences of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection, especially the post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 (PASC) in Alzheimer’s disease (AD) patients.

28 Nov 2022

Characterization of bat viromes reveals the co-infection, spillover, and emergence risk of several zoonotic viruses

Researchers characterized the mammal-infecting viruses in 149 bats, representing six genera and 15 species, sampled from Yunnan province, China using an unbiased meta-transcriptomics approach.

28 Nov 2022

Cryo-electron tomography helps visualize platelet deformation due to SARS-CoV-2 spike protein

Researchers used cellular cryo-electron tomography (cryo-ET) to demonstrate the role of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) spike (S) protein in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)-triggered severe coagulopathies.

28 Nov 2022

Feline coronavirus-infected domesticated cats found to possess cross-reactive anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies

In a recent study, researchers confirmed that feline coronavirus infection induced the production of cross-reactive antibodies against the SARS-CoV-2 receptor-binding domain in domestic cats.

28 Nov 2022

Researchers use a comparative study to model RSV prevention in children

Using computational modeling, a new paper compares the benefit of maternal vaccines versus the administration of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)-specific monoclonal antibody (mAb) therapy against RSV.

28 Nov 2022

Glycan signatures in rheumatic diseases and their associated functional implications

A new paper examines the understanding of glycosylation in an array of rheumatic diseases and indicates the potential for therapeutic interventions using the same mechanism.

28 Nov 2022

Are nasal-spray vaccines the solution to respiratory infectious diseases?

A recent study published in the journal Trends in Molecular Medicine reviewed the current efforts in developing nasal vaccines, delivery systems, and clinical applications for preventing respiratory illnesses.

28 Nov 2022

Memory B and T cells responses differ when induced by SARS-CoV-2 infections or booster vaccinations

In a recent study published in The Journal of Immunology, a team of researchers from Japan examined the memory B and T cell responses to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) spike protein after the booster dose of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA) vaccine BNT162b2.

27 Nov 2022

Long COVID brain fog and fatigue negatively impact all facets of daily life

In a recent study published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, researchers explored the lived experiences of individuals with post-acute sequelae of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) (PASC) to understand the impact of the symptoms such as fatigue and brain fog on the various aspects of life including employment, daily activities, and interpersonal relationships.

27 Nov 2022

Nanoparticles displaying SARS-CoV-1 and SARS-CoV-2 spikes induce broad antibody responses in animal model

A recent study published in the journal iScience reported that nanoparticles (NPs) co-displaying spike proteins from different sarbecoviruses improve the breadth of neutralizing responses.

27 Nov 2022

All trimesters of pregnancy carry the same COVID-19 risk

A study in the American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology MFM journal aimed to analyze the effect of the trimester of SARS-CoV-2 infection on the progression of the disease in pregnant women.

27 Nov 2022

Multivalent mRNA-based vaccine may serve as a preventative measure against future flu pandemics

An experimental mRNA-based vaccine against all 20 known subtypes of influenza virus provided broad protection from otherwise lethal flu strains in initial tests, and thus might serve one day as a general preventative measure against future flu pandemics, according to researchers from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.

25 Nov 2022

Scientists investigate the evolutionary origin of SARS-CoV-2 using recombination-aware phylogenetic analysis

A study has employed Bacter to identify recombination events with the RBD regions of the Sarbecovirus genome.

25 Nov 2022

The potential of Sofosbuvir against COVID-19 neurological symptoms

Researchers discuss how SARS-CoV-2 infects cortical neurons and damages their synapses that form the connection between brain cells.

25 Nov 2022

BW.1- a new Omicron subvariant that escapes immunity

Researchers reports the presence of mutations that aid in immune escape in the BW.1 Omicron subvariant.

25 Nov 2022

New mathematical model can predict SARS-CoV-2 incidence using wastewater-based epidemiology

Cetaqua and the BIOCOM-UPC research group develop a mathematical model to predict SARS-CoV-2 incidence in Catalonia using wastewater-based epidemiology.

24 Nov 2022

Voluntary 'mass testing' associated with 25% reduction in covid-19 related hospitalizations

The first ever voluntary 'mass testing' pilot for people without covid symptoms was associated with an overall 25% reduction in covid-19 related hospital admissions, including an initial 43% reduction with military assistance, finds a study published by The BMJ today.

24 Nov 2022

AI helps design synthetic DNA that controls cells' protein production

With the help of an AI, researchers at Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, have succeeded in designing synthetic DNA that controls the cells' protein production.

24 Nov 2022

What was the return on investment of the COVID-19 vaccination campaign in New York City?

A recent study estimated the return on investment (ROI) of New York City’s coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination campaign.

24 Nov 2022

Coronavirus Disease COVID 19 News and Research

Latest Coronavirus Disease COVID 19 News and Research

Establishment of quantitative scale for long COVID stigma estimation among UK residents

Molecular and cellular similarities identified in the brains of SARS-CoV-2 and Alzheimer's disease patients

Characterization of bat viromes reveals the co-infection, spillover, and emergence risk of several zoonotic viruses

Cryo-electron tomography helps visualize platelet deformation due to SARS-CoV-2 spike protein

Feline coronavirus-infected domesticated cats found to possess cross-reactive anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies

Researchers use a comparative study to model RSV prevention in children

Glycan signatures in rheumatic diseases and their associated functional implications

Are nasal-spray vaccines the solution to respiratory infectious diseases?

Memory B and T cells responses differ when induced by SARS-CoV-2 infections or booster vaccinations

Long COVID brain fog and fatigue negatively impact all facets of daily life

Nanoparticles displaying SARS-CoV-1 and SARS-CoV-2 spikes induce broad antibody responses in animal model

All trimesters of pregnancy carry the same COVID-19 risk

Multivalent mRNA-based vaccine may serve as a preventative measure against future flu pandemics

Scientists investigate the evolutionary origin of SARS-CoV-2 using recombination-aware phylogenetic analysis

The potential of Sofosbuvir against COVID-19 neurological symptoms

BW.1- a new Omicron subvariant that escapes immunity

New mathematical model can predict SARS-CoV-2 incidence using wastewater-based epidemiology

Voluntary 'mass testing' associated with 25% reduction in covid-19 related hospitalizations

AI helps design synthetic DNA that controls cells' protein production

What was the return on investment of the COVID-19 vaccination campaign in New York City?

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Coronavirus Disease COVID 19 News and Research

Latest Coronavirus Disease COVID 19 News and Research

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Fluidics in Modern Healthcare & Medical Device Innovation

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