Coronavirus Disease COVID 19 News and Research

Latest Coronavirus Disease COVID 19 News and Research

Genomic study of furin cleavage sites validates the natural evolutionary origin of SARS-CoV-2 in bats

A team of researchers describes the genomic region encompassing the furin cleavage site in SARS-CoV-2.

20 Dec 2021

Reduced antibody-mediated neutralization by the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant

Researchers discuss the sensitivity of the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant towards various monoclonal antibodies.

20 Dec 2021

Impact of acute kidney injury associated gene expression in human kidney cells

A new study attempts to perform a comparative single-cell census of human kidneys employing samples from individuals suffering from acute kidney injury and controls without the condition.

20 Dec 2021

SARS-CoV-2 infection leads to distinct changes in proteomic and peptidomic profiles and posttranslational modifications

A new study indicates that as a result of SARS-CoV-2 infection comprehensive changes in protein processing and regulation occur.

20 Dec 2021

Researchers predict 200% increase in European coronavirus cases as Omicron spreads

New algorithms predict how the Omicron variant will spread across 27 countries in the European Union, the United Kingdom, and Switzerland.

20 Dec 2021

COVID-19 infection during pregnancy found to impact infant neurodevelopment

New research suggests that prenatal coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) exposure increases the risk for neurodevelopmental disorders in the baby’s first year of life.

20 Dec 2021

Cloth facemasks worn during exercise are unlikely to cause significant respiratory changes

A new study explored whether wearing masks either increased, reduced, or did not alter various respiratory variables.

20 Dec 2021

Computational analysis of the effect of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant spike protein mutations

A new study highlights the potential evolutionary trade-off observed in the omicron variant, detailing the dynamics of the protein structure, its interactions, and subsequent effects.

20 Dec 2021

A test to identify antibody effectiveness against COVID-19 variants

Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, variants have begun to emerge. We spoke to Jacob Heggestad about his rapid test that can detect these variants.

20 Dec 2021

Anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibody infusion shown to demonstrate robust immune response following COVID-19 vaccination

A new study expands the understanding of the impact of receiving a prophylactic monoclonal antibody infusion, as well as other variables, on the endogenous immune response to complete COVID-19 immunization.

20 Dec 2021

Study suggests SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant RBM binding may be weaker than in wild-type

A new study shows that the Omicron variant binds to the ACE2 receptor in a significantly weaker manner than other variants and the wild-type.

20 Dec 2021

Vaccine promoters struggle to get people boosted in California’s fields

Since the start of the pandemic, Luz Gallegos and her team of 56 advocates for immigrants have battled the scorching sun, illiteracy and deadly propaganda in the fields and fruit groves of the Coachella Valley.

20 Dec 2021

The vaccine rollout was a success. But events within and beyond Biden’s control stymied progress.

Eleven months ago, President Joe Biden assumed office during one of the most critical moments of the covid-19 pandemic. Case counts and death rates were shockingly high.

20 Dec 2021

Impact of SARS-CoV-2 variants in unvaccinated and vaccinated U.S. military personnel

A new study helps to explain the rapid spread of the Delta variant and provides the impetus to increase control measures including vaccine boosters and social distancing requirements.

20 Dec 2021

Humanized mice reveals why few COVID-19 cases are more severe than others

Why do 80 to 90% of people infected with COVID-19 experience only mild cases while 10 to 20% face more severe or life-threatening symptoms?

20 Dec 2021

REACT-1 study shows COVID boosters and first doses in children are providing important protection

The Real-time Assessment of Community Transmission-1 (REACT-1) study has been tracking the transmission of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) throughout England since May 2020. SARS-CoV-2 is the cause of the ongoing coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.

19 Dec 2021

A nematode infection can become severe and deadly with the use of corticosteroids

Healthcare workers in tropical and sub-tropical settings where strongyloidiasis is prevalent or caring for patients who have travelled to such areas, need to maintain a high level of awareness about the use of corticosteroids, including when this class of anti-inflammatories is given to patients suspected of infection with SARS-CoV-2.

19 Dec 2021

Coronavirus Disease COVID 19 News and Research

Latest Coronavirus Disease COVID 19 News and Research

Genomic study of furin cleavage sites validates the natural evolutionary origin of SARS-CoV-2 in bats

Reduced antibody-mediated neutralization by the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant

Impact of acute kidney injury associated gene expression in human kidney cells

SARS-CoV-2 infection leads to distinct changes in proteomic and peptidomic profiles and posttranslational modifications

Researchers predict 200% increase in European coronavirus cases as Omicron spreads

COVID-19 infection during pregnancy found to impact infant neurodevelopment

Cloth facemasks worn during exercise are unlikely to cause significant respiratory changes

Computational analysis of the effect of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant spike protein mutations

A test to identify antibody effectiveness against COVID-19 variants

Anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibody infusion shown to demonstrate robust immune response following COVID-19 vaccination

Study suggests SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant RBM binding may be weaker than in wild-type

Vaccine promoters struggle to get people boosted in California’s fields

The vaccine rollout was a success. But events within and beyond Biden’s control stymied progress.

Impact of SARS-CoV-2 variants in unvaccinated and vaccinated U.S. military personnel

Humanized mice reveals why few COVID-19 cases are more severe than others

REACT-1 study shows COVID boosters and first doses in children are providing important protection

A nematode infection can become severe and deadly with the use of corticosteroids

Environmental microbiome's impact on COVID-19 mortality

Efficacy of SARS-CoV2 variant-specific replicating RNA vaccines on SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern

Study shows risk of long-term impact of COVID-19 on patients with cardiovascular diseases and diabetes mellitus

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

From Puberty to Menopause: Clue’s CEO, Audrey Tsang on the Power of Femtech

Coronavirus Disease COVID 19 News and Research

Latest Coronavirus Disease COVID 19 News and Research

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

From Puberty to Menopause: Clue’s CEO, Audrey Tsang on the Power of Femtech

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