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SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant: What we know so far

On November 24, 2021, the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) Omicron (B.1.1.529) variant was first reported to the World Health Organization (WHO) from South Africa.

28 Nov 2021

Complex RNA structures could have untapped therapeutic potential in the fight against COVID-19

To the untrained eye, the loops, kinks and folds in the single strand of RNA that makes up the coronavirus genome look like a jumble of spaghetti or tangled yarn. But to researchers like Amanda Hargrove, a chemistry professor at Duke University, the complex shapes that RNA takes on as it folds upon itself could have untapped therapeutic potential in the fight against COVID-19.

26 Nov 2021

Genetic ancestry can explain population-level differences in immune response to the flu virus

A new study aimed at explaining differential susceptibility to viral epidemics reveals that ancestry and associated genetic variation can explain population-level differences in the immune response to the flu virus and perhaps also to COVID-19.

26 Nov 2021

Viral RNA in the blood found to be a reliable indicator of COVID-19 mortality risk

The amount of a SARS-CoV-2 genetic material-;viral RNA-;in the blood is a reliable indicator in detecting which patients will die of the disease, a team led by Université de Montréal medical professor Dr. Daniel Kaufmann has found.

26 Nov 2021

WHO designates Omicron (B.1.1.529) as SARS-CoV-2 Variant of Concern

The Technical Advisory Group on SARS-CoV-2 Virus Evolution (TAG-VE) is an independent group of experts that periodically monitors and evaluates the evolution of SARS-CoV-2 and assesses if specific mutations and combinations of mutations alter the behavior of the virus.

26 Nov 2021

Prediction of severe infection based on SARS-CoV-2 genomic analysis

A group of researchers have used these SARS-CoV-2 sequence data and developed an algorithm to predict severity based upon viral mutations.

26 Nov 2021

Multi-generational household clusters during COVID-19 pandemic in England

The research team aimed to validate a previous hypothesis on multi-generational households as a prime contributor to the overall number of COVID-19 cases during the Summer of 2020.

26 Nov 2021

Prevalence of menstrual changes following vaccination against COVID-19

A new study investigates the relationship between COVID-19 vaccination and menstrual cycle disturbances.

26 Nov 2021

Effects of social class, ethnicity, and gender on burden of COVID-19 mortality

The researchers determined if opportunities for remote work correlated with COVID-19 deaths for sociodemographic groups.

26 Nov 2021

Efficacy and safety of an RBD-based recombinant protein COVID-19 vaccine

A study developed a protein-based subunit vaccine, PHH-1V, that consisted of a recombinant RBD fusion heterodimer of the alpha) and beta variants of SARS-CoV-2.

26 Nov 2021

Antiviral activity of a photoactivable natural product on coronaviruses

A new study showed that pheophorbide a has antiviral activity against many CoVs.

26 Nov 2021

SARS-CoV-2 vaccine based on vesicular stomatitis virus exhibits high neutralizing efficacy against variants

Scientists have tested the efficacy of BriLife®-vaccinated human sera in neutralizing more infectious and probably more virulent SARS-CoV-2 variants.

26 Nov 2021

Post-discharge healthcare use of pediatric COVID-19 patients compared to pediatric RTIs patients

Researchers explored whether, and for how long, hospital contacts due to COVID-19 resulted in an increase in individual health care use, compared to hospital contacts with RSV infection and other RTIs.

26 Nov 2021

Discovering a new gene in monkeys that could help to develop new antivirals

We spoke to Dr. Nels Elde about his latest research that led to the discovery of a new gene in monkeys that could help to develop new antivirals.

26 Nov 2021

Experts urge pregnant women to get COVID-19 vaccine following new UK safety data

The country's top doctors and medical experts are urging pregnant women to get their COVID-19 vaccine as soon as possible, as new data published by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) today [November Thursday 25] provides further evidence that the vaccines are safe for this group.

25 Nov 2021

Government introduces precautionary travel restrictions on arrivals from South Africa

The government is taking decisive precautionary action against a new COVID-19 variant by introducing travel restrictions on arrivals from South Africa, Botswana, Lesotho, Eswatini, Zimbabwe and Namibia from midday tomorrow (Friday 26 November).

25 Nov 2021

A review of natural immunity, vaccines, and variants in SARS-CoV-2 reinfection

In a literature review article published in the Journal of Community Hospital Internal Medicine Perspectives, authors from the US performed a thorough investigation of previous studies and case reports of SARS-CoV-2 reinfection. This review discusses the role of natural immunity, vaccines, and SARS-CoV-2 variants in reinfection.

25 Nov 2021

Coronavirus Disease COVID 19 News and Research

Latest Coronavirus Disease COVID 19 News and Research

SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant: What we know so far

Complex RNA structures could have untapped therapeutic potential in the fight against COVID-19

Genetic ancestry can explain population-level differences in immune response to the flu virus

Viral RNA in the blood found to be a reliable indicator of COVID-19 mortality risk

WHO designates Omicron (B.1.1.529) as SARS-CoV-2 Variant of Concern

Prediction of severe infection based on SARS-CoV-2 genomic analysis

Multi-generational household clusters during COVID-19 pandemic in England

Prevalence of menstrual changes following vaccination against COVID-19

Effects of social class, ethnicity, and gender on burden of COVID-19 mortality

Efficacy and safety of an RBD-based recombinant protein COVID-19 vaccine

Antiviral activity of a photoactivable natural product on coronaviruses

SARS-CoV-2 vaccine based on vesicular stomatitis virus exhibits high neutralizing efficacy against variants

Post-discharge healthcare use of pediatric COVID-19 patients compared to pediatric RTIs patients

Discovering a new gene in monkeys that could help to develop new antivirals

Experts urge pregnant women to get COVID-19 vaccine following new UK safety data

Government introduces precautionary travel restrictions on arrivals from South Africa

A review of natural immunity, vaccines, and variants in SARS-CoV-2 reinfection

Triple combination symptoms anosmia-fatigue-cough more specific to COVID-19 than single symptoms

Study explores adverse effects of SARS-CoV-2-induced antibody responses

Researchers reveal possible role for anti-idiotype antibodies in long-term effects of COVID-19

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

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

Coronavirus Disease COVID 19 News and Research

Latest Coronavirus Disease COVID 19 News and Research

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

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

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