Coronavirus Disease COVID 19 News and Research

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Nebulized mRNA-encoded antibodies found to protect hamsters against COVID-19

New research describes a novel route of prevention, using messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA) molecules that encode protective antibodies within the recipient.

2 Nov 2022

Did active monitoring detect potentially elevated risk of health outcomes following BNT162b2 COVID-19 vaccination in the US pediatric population aged 5-17 years?

Researchers used a nearly real-time monitoring framework for early detection of potential safety signals following the administration of the BNT162b2 vaccine in over three million United States children aged five to 17 years.

2 Nov 2022

What is the role of cyclophilin-A in alleviating SARS-CoV-2 infections?

A new study aimed to analyze the molecular interactions between the hCypA protein and the SARS-CoV-2 variants to determine the impact of variants on the blocking and binding potential of the hCypA–S protein complex with the ACE2 receptor.

2 Nov 2022

Effectiveness of prior infection in preventing reinfection with SARS-CoV-2 Omicron BA.2.75 sublineage

Researchers used a test-negative, case-control study design to estimate the effectiveness of prior infection in preventing reinfection with Omicron BA.2.75.2 subvariant in the Qatar population.

2 Nov 2022

How does imprinted SARS-CoV-2 humoral immunity drive convergent Omicron evolution?

Researchers examined how imprinted SARS-CoV-2 humoral immunity drives convergent evolution in continuously emerging Omicron subvariants.

2 Nov 2022

Extensive European study finds very high rates of long-COVID

In a recent study published by the European Center for Disease Prevention and Control, researchers assessed the prevalence of post-coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) condition symptoms.

1 Nov 2022

How has the COVID pandemic affected neurodevelopmental in infants?

In a recent study published in the journal JAMA Network Open, researchers investigated the association between neurodevelopmental impairment in infants and factors such as gestational exposure to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2 and birth and development during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.

1 Nov 2022

COVID-19 positive hearts may be safe for transplantation

A recent study soon to be presented at the American Heart Association (AHA) Scientific Sessions 2022* suggests that hearts from coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)-positive (COVID-19+) donors may be safe for transplantation.

1 Nov 2022

Exploring trends in SARS-CoV-2 RNA concentrations in wastewater

In a new study, researchers characterized trends of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) RNA levels in wastewater.

1 Nov 2022

Progress and challenges in the development of mRNA vaccines against respiratory syncytial virus

New research discussed the structure and life cycle of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), the current research on the treatment and prevention of RSV infections, and the advancements in RSV mRNA vaccine technology after the surge in vaccine research during the COVID-19 pandemic.

1 Nov 2022

SARS-CoV-2 can disrupt normal mix of gut bacteria to increase risk for other infections

Infection with the pandemic virus, SARS-CoV-2, can reduce the number of bacterial species in a patient's gut, with the lesser diversity creating space for dangerous microbes to thrive, a new study finds.

1 Nov 2022

Exploring viral loads of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron BA.5 and BA.2 sublineages

In a new study, researchers compared the viral loads of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) Omicron BA.5 and BA.2 sublineages.

1 Nov 2022

Single-nucleus RNA sequencing and spatial transcriptome atlas of COVID-19 livers

Researchers performed single-nucleus RNA sequencing (snRNA-seq) and spatial transcriptomic profiling of livers from deceased coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients.

1 Nov 2022

Exploring the safety and immunogenicity of KD-414, a novel SARS-CoV-2 vaccine

In a new study, researchers assessed the immunogenicity and safety of KD-414, an inactivated severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) vaccine.

1 Nov 2022

WHO’s TAG-VE group present the most recent evidence on Omicron sublineages BQ.1 and XBB

WHO’s TAG-VE group presented the most recent evidence on Omicron evolution and genetic diversity.

1 Nov 2022

How does the ISG15/ISGylation system modulate Vaccinia virus infection?

Researchers demonstrated how interferon-stimulated gene 15 (ISG15) is involved in the Vaccinia virus (VACV) dissemination.

1 Nov 2022

COVID-19 pandemic increased deaths and disease caused by tuberculosis

A new report published by the World Health Organization indicated a decrease in global spending on essential TB services from US$6 billion in 2019 to US$5.4 billion in 2021.

31 Oct 2022

SARS-CoV-2 Omicron BA.2 less severe than Delta and original Omicron

Researchers estimate the severity of infection with the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron BA.2 subvariant as compared to that caused by the Delta and Omicron variants.

31 Oct 2022

New research suggests booster dose of Novavax NVX-CoV2373 vaccine is effective against SARS-CoV-2 Omicron subvariants

A new study evaluated the neutralizing antibody titers against the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant and its sub-lineages after two and three doses of the Novavax protein nanoparticle vaccine NVX-CoV2373.

31 Oct 2022

What is the impact of SARS-CoV-2 on HIV-1 infectivity?

In a new study, researchers assessed the effect of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and SARS-CoV envelope (E) proteins on human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) infectivity.

31 Oct 2022

Coronavirus Disease COVID 19 News and Research

Latest Coronavirus Disease COVID 19 News and Research

Nebulized mRNA-encoded antibodies found to protect hamsters against COVID-19

Did active monitoring detect potentially elevated risk of health outcomes following BNT162b2 COVID-19 vaccination in the US pediatric population aged 5-17 years?

What is the role of cyclophilin-A in alleviating SARS-CoV-2 infections?

Effectiveness of prior infection in preventing reinfection with SARS-CoV-2 Omicron BA.2.75 sublineage

How does imprinted SARS-CoV-2 humoral immunity drive convergent Omicron evolution?

Extensive European study finds very high rates of long-COVID

How has the COVID pandemic affected neurodevelopmental in infants?

COVID-19 positive hearts may be safe for transplantation

Exploring trends in SARS-CoV-2 RNA concentrations in wastewater

Progress and challenges in the development of mRNA vaccines against respiratory syncytial virus

SARS-CoV-2 can disrupt normal mix of gut bacteria to increase risk for other infections

Exploring viral loads of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron BA.5 and BA.2 sublineages

Single-nucleus RNA sequencing and spatial transcriptome atlas of COVID-19 livers

Exploring the safety and immunogenicity of KD-414, a novel SARS-CoV-2 vaccine

WHO’s TAG-VE group present the most recent evidence on Omicron sublineages BQ.1 and XBB

How does the ISG15/ISGylation system modulate Vaccinia virus infection?

COVID-19 pandemic increased deaths and disease caused by tuberculosis

SARS-CoV-2 Omicron BA.2 less severe than Delta and original Omicron

New research suggests booster dose of Novavax NVX-CoV2373 vaccine is effective against SARS-CoV-2 Omicron subvariants

What is the impact of SARS-CoV-2 on HIV-1 infectivity?

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