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Are cattle at risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection?

Researchers evaluated antibodies targeting SARS-CoV-2 in cattle from farms in Germany.

3 Aug 2022

The antibody evasion properties of the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron subvariant BA.2.75

Researchers evaluated all the features, especially the antigenic properties and transmission potential of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron sub-variant BA.2.75.

3 Aug 2022

Study shows probability of getting COVID for mask wearers vs. non-mask wearers

In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* preprint server, researchers in the United States assessed the efficiency of facemasks in severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) prevention.

2 Aug 2022

Hemopurifier containing Galanthus nivalis resin removes SARS-CoV-2 variants

Scientists hypothesize that the GNA affinity resin would remain effective against SARS-CoV-2 variants.

2 Aug 2022

High prevalence of fungal secondary infections among COVID-19 patients

Researchers analyze literature to explore the frequency of secondary fungal infections among COVID-19 patients.

2 Aug 2022

Further SARS-CoV-2 variants, and intermittent epidemics may become the 'new normal'

A new study explores the dynamics of the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron and other variants circulating in England.

2 Aug 2022

COVID pandemic stress and menstrual cycle changes

A new study explores the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on women’s reproductive health.

2 Aug 2022

Human anti-desmoglein 2 levels are associated with COVID-19 severity

In a new study, researchers assessed the association between anti-desmoglein (DSG) 1, 2 and 3 auto-antibodies (auto-Abs) in acute and convalescent serum samples obtained from patients with COVID-19 of varying severity.

2 Aug 2022

LJI acquires Carterra LSA instrument to enhance antibody screening and characterization efforts

Carterra, Inc., the world leader in innovative technologies enabling high-throughput biology, and La Jolla Institute for Immunology, a globally recognized non-profit research organization dedicated to understanding the power of the immune system to promote human health, announced today that LJI has acquired a Carterra LSA instrument to enhance its antibody screening and characterization work.

2 Aug 2022

Pre-existing anti-SARS-CoV-2 immunity decreases viral spread but increase SARS-CoV-2 Omicron competitiveness in hamsters

In a new study, researchers assessed the impact of pre-existing immunity against SARS-CoV-2 acquired by previous infections (PI) or COVID-19 vaccination on the transmission of SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern such as Delta and Omicron.

2 Aug 2022

Vaccination and BA.1 breakthrough infection induce neutralizing antibodies less efficient against BA.4 and BA.5 Omicron variants

A new study aimed to describe the appearance of the Omicron variants in Israel, from March to June 2022, as well as the neutralizing antibody response against the primary Omicron subvariants.

2 Aug 2022

How can researchers profile post-COVID syndromes among distinct SARS-CoV-2 variants?

In a new study, researchers profiled post-coronavirus disease (COVID) syndrome (PCS) throughout various SARS-CoV-2 variants.

2 Aug 2022

Study aims to ascertain how COVID-19 and vitamin D misinformation was presented on YouTube

JMIR Publications recently published "COVID-19 and Vitamin D Misinformation on YouTube: Content Analysis" in JMIR Infodemiology, which reported that although social media platforms, such as YouTube, can be an inexpensive and effective method of sharing accurate health information, inaccurate and misleading information shared on YouTube can be dangerous for viewers.

2 Aug 2022

Adults aged ≥50 years boosted with SARS-CoV-2 mRNA vaccines less likely to experience adverse reactions after second booster than during initial booster

A new study monitored the safety of the second booster dose of SARS-CoV-2 messenger ribonucleic acid vaccination among those ≥50 Years.

2 Aug 2022

Study explores differential antibody-mediated effector functions evoked by two mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccines

Researchers evaluated the differential humoral immune response to two COVID-19 vaccines - messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA)-1273 and BNT162b2.

2 Aug 2022

Plasma myosin light chain 9 levels may be better predictor of COVID-19 severity than blood biomarkers

In a new study, researchers found elevated plasma levels of myosin light chain 9 (Myl9) in COVID-19 patients with a fatal disease.

2 Aug 2022

Long-term symptoms 23 months after SARS-CoV-2 infection

Scientists analyzed COVID-19 symptoms lasting 23 months after the infection.

2 Aug 2022

How does Omicron BA.1 infection impact the risk of reinfection with BA.5?

Researchers found prior exposure to SARS-CoV-2 Omicron sub-variants BA.1/BA.2 reduced the risk of breakthrough infection by its sub-variant BA.5.

2 Aug 2022

What are the hidden sources of SARS-CoV-2 evolution?

A recent article published in Transplant Infectious Disease examined case reports on SARS-CoV-2 evolution in immunosuppressed cohorts.

2 Aug 2022

The time has come for DIY mandates on covid

Here we are in the grip of yet another covid-19 surge, yet most people I see out and about are behaving as if the pandemic is over. And I live in Los Angeles County, whose public health department is arguably one of the most vigilant and proactive in the U.S.

2 Aug 2022

Coronavirus Disease COVID 19 News and Research

Latest Coronavirus Disease COVID 19 News and Research

Are cattle at risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection?

The antibody evasion properties of the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron subvariant BA.2.75

Study shows probability of getting COVID for mask wearers vs. non-mask wearers

Hemopurifier containing Galanthus nivalis resin removes SARS-CoV-2 variants

High prevalence of fungal secondary infections among COVID-19 patients

Further SARS-CoV-2 variants, and intermittent epidemics may become the 'new normal'

COVID pandemic stress and menstrual cycle changes

Human anti-desmoglein 2 levels are associated with COVID-19 severity

LJI acquires Carterra LSA instrument to enhance antibody screening and characterization efforts

Pre-existing anti-SARS-CoV-2 immunity decreases viral spread but increase SARS-CoV-2 Omicron competitiveness in hamsters

Vaccination and BA.1 breakthrough infection induce neutralizing antibodies less efficient against BA.4 and BA.5 Omicron variants

How can researchers profile post-COVID syndromes among distinct SARS-CoV-2 variants?

Study aims to ascertain how COVID-19 and vitamin D misinformation was presented on YouTube

Adults aged ≥50 years boosted with SARS-CoV-2 mRNA vaccines less likely to experience adverse reactions after second booster than during initial booster

Study explores differential antibody-mediated effector functions evoked by two mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccines

Plasma myosin light chain 9 levels may be better predictor of COVID-19 severity than blood biomarkers

Long-term symptoms 23 months after SARS-CoV-2 infection

How does Omicron BA.1 infection impact the risk of reinfection with BA.5?

What are the hidden sources of SARS-CoV-2 evolution?

The time has come for DIY mandates on covid

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Latest Coronavirus Disease COVID 19 News and Research

Evolving spectrophotometry for modern biopharma workflows

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