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Constructing SARS-CoV-2 virus-like particles in tobacco plants for vaccine development

In a study published in the latest issue of the Scientific Reports, a team of researchers constructed virus-like particles (VLPs) composed of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) membrane (M), envelope (E), and nucleocapsid (N) proteins in tobacco plant using Agrobacterium-mediated delivery.

24 Jan 2022

Lower risk of vaccine-breakthrough infections for mRNA-1273 recipients

Recently, a team of researchers examined breakthrough infections, hospitalizations, and mortality rates in double-dose messenger RNA (mRNA) vaccine recipients in a research letter published in the Journal of American Medical Association (JAMA).

24 Jan 2022

Experts issue new CPR guidance addressing highly contagious variants of SARS-CoV-2

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the American Heart Association and collaborating organizations, including the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Association for Respiratory Care, the Society of Critical Care Anesthesiologists and the American Society of Anesthesiologists, continue to provide interim guidance to address the latest scientific research related to the SARS-CoV-2 virus, particularly the Delta and Omicron variants.

24 Jan 2022

Supportive relationships, healthy behaviors may have a positive effect on adolescents' mental health during the pandemic

Longitudinal survey data of more than 3,000 adolescents ages 11-14 recorded before and during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 found that supportive relationships with family and friends and healthy behaviors, like engaging in physical activity and better sleep, appeared to shield against the harmful effects of the pandemic on adolescents' mental health.

24 Jan 2022

Why Medicare doesn’t pay for rapid at-home covid tests

What group is especially vulnerable to the ravages of covid-19 even if fully vaccinated and boosted? Seniors. And who will have an especially tough time getting free at-home covid tests under the Biden administration's plan? Yes, seniors.

24 Jan 2022

Researchers examine benefits of lateral flow testing with regards to the new Paxlovid drug for treatment of COVID-19

In a new study, researchers from Harvard University explored the benefits of different COVID-19 testing schemes with regards to the new Paxlovid drug.

24 Jan 2022

Study explains why Omicron infections are less likely to cause severe disease

A new study by researchers from the University of Kent and the Goethe University Frankfurt shows that the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant is less effective than Delta at blocking a cellular defense mechanism against viruses, the so-called “interferon response”.

24 Jan 2022

Attenuated tissue immune responses against SARS-CoV-2 in obese and non-obese patients

In a new study, researchers evaluated the single-cell transcriptomes from bronchiolar lavage in three adult cohorts comprising of obese and non-obese SARS-CoV-2 patients.

24 Jan 2022

Investigating Omicron’s fitness and replicative potential compared with earlier SARS-CoV-2 variants using organoids

This study examined the shedding, fitness, and pathogenicity of SARS-CoV-2 VOCs using human airway and alveolar organoids.

24 Jan 2022

Impact of SARS-CoV-2 booster vaccination on Delta variant resurgence in Israel

In a new study, researchers constructed a discrete-time age-of-infection age-stratified transmission model to accurately determine the individual to population-level data on SARS-CoV-2 Delta surge dynamics in Israel

24 Jan 2022

Short- and long-term systemic responses in the golden hamster following SARS-CoV-2 or influenza A virus infection

A group of researchers used the golden hamster as a model system to better understand the long-term impacts of SARS-CoV-2 infection.

24 Jan 2022

Exploring loss of Y chromosome in white blood cells as a risk-factor of life-threatening COVID-19 in men

Researchers published a study exploring the possibilities of predisposing men for a life-threatening disease course of COVID-19.

24 Jan 2022

Impact of clustered mutations in SARS-CoV-2 Omicron spike function

In a new study, researchers explored the characteristics of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) variant of concern (VOC) Omicron BA.1 sublineage clustered mutations.

24 Jan 2022

Antibody response 18 months after SARS-CoV-2 infection in vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals

A new study assessed the dynamics of IgG titers over 18 months in patients who had recovered from COVID-19 infections during March 2020.

24 Jan 2022

Characterization of unique pathogenesis of SARS-CoV-2 Delta variant in mouse model

Researchers have investigated the pathology and inflammatory response to the Delta variant in mice.

24 Jan 2022

Synthetic estimates of COVID-19 mean incubation time

Researchers provided synthetic estimates of the average incubation time of COVID-19 by using the reports of estimates in the published literature and explored different ways to accommodate heterogeneity involved within these studies.

24 Jan 2022

Human endogenous retrovirus type W envelope protein found to be a biomarker of COVID-19 severity

A new study revealed that the expression of HERV-W envelope protein (ENV) in lymphoid cells from COVID-19 patients correlated with disease outcome making them biomarkers of lymphocyte exhaustion.

24 Jan 2022

Alpaca-derived antibody fragment disrupts interaction between SARS-CoV-2 spike protein and human ACE2

Researchers have been investigating the potential for using nanobodies – special immune particles from llamas and alpacas – against the disease.

24 Jan 2022

Researchers discover mechanism behind SARS-CoV-2 entry into the brain

In a new study, researchers conducted an analysis of databases that have information on the transcriptomic and proteomic expression of ACE2, TMPRSS2, NRP1, and furin in several human brain areas.

24 Jan 2022

Incidence of SARS-CoV-2 infections in orchestra and choir musicians

A new study aimed to study the incidence of SARS-CoV-2 infections in orchestra and choir musicians compared to controls.

24 Jan 2022

Coronavirus Disease COVID 19 News and Research

Latest Coronavirus Disease COVID 19 News and Research

Constructing SARS-CoV-2 virus-like particles in tobacco plants for vaccine development

Lower risk of vaccine-breakthrough infections for mRNA-1273 recipients

Experts issue new CPR guidance addressing highly contagious variants of SARS-CoV-2

Supportive relationships, healthy behaviors may have a positive effect on adolescents' mental health during the pandemic

Why Medicare doesn’t pay for rapid at-home covid tests

Researchers examine benefits of lateral flow testing with regards to the new Paxlovid drug for treatment of COVID-19

Study explains why Omicron infections are less likely to cause severe disease

Attenuated tissue immune responses against SARS-CoV-2 in obese and non-obese patients

Investigating Omicron’s fitness and replicative potential compared with earlier SARS-CoV-2 variants using organoids

Impact of SARS-CoV-2 booster vaccination on Delta variant resurgence in Israel

Short- and long-term systemic responses in the golden hamster following SARS-CoV-2 or influenza A virus infection

Exploring loss of Y chromosome in white blood cells as a risk-factor of life-threatening COVID-19 in men

Impact of clustered mutations in SARS-CoV-2 Omicron spike function

Antibody response 18 months after SARS-CoV-2 infection in vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals

Characterization of unique pathogenesis of SARS-CoV-2 Delta variant in mouse model

Synthetic estimates of COVID-19 mean incubation time

Human endogenous retrovirus type W envelope protein found to be a biomarker of COVID-19 severity

Alpaca-derived antibody fragment disrupts interaction between SARS-CoV-2 spike protein and human ACE2

Researchers discover mechanism behind SARS-CoV-2 entry into the brain

Incidence of SARS-CoV-2 infections in orchestra and choir musicians

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