Encephalitis News and Research

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Researchers unravel the functioning of antibodies in autoimmune encephalitis

Using a state-of-the-art method, researchers at DZNE and the University of Texas have succeeded for the first time at unraveling the effects of autoimmune antibodies, that are directed against the brain, in detail at the atomic level.

8 Jul 2022

Neuropsychiatric symptoms prevalent in over 50% of monkeypox infections according to new research

Scientists have recently conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to assess the types and prevalence of neurological and psychiatric symptoms associated with monkeypox virus infection in humans.

7 Jul 2022

The effects and mechanisms of SARS-CoV-2 on the nervous system

Researchers reviewed the neurologic manifestations associated with SARS-CoV-2.

30 Jun 2022

Neural effects of COVID-19 on depressive symptoms

A new study identifies brain abnormalities in patients who recovered from COVID-19.

28 Jun 2022

Review and case study illustrates the challenges of monkeypox

A new paper published in Travel Medicine and Infectious Disease reviews the history of this disease in and outside Africa, with special reference to its clinical difficulties.

27 Jun 2022

Disease ecologist receives $3.5 million to take modeling to the next level with EpiMoRPH

Mathematical modeling-;which combines math, statistics, computing and data-;is a critical tool for public health professionals, who use it to study how diseases spread, predict the future course of outbreaks and evaluate strategies for controlling epidemics.

18 Jun 2022

Multi-national scientific task force needed to monitor zoonotic viruses long-term

A new study aimed to identify the main host, intermediate hosts, as well as other animal reservoirs for both SARS-CoV-2 and the monkeypox virus.

13 Jun 2022

Scientists discover novel species of betapolyomavirus in Kenya

A new study published as a pre-proof in the journal Virologica Sinica, is follow-up research to a previous study on the discovery of novel rodent viruses of various RNA viral families in Kenya.

12 Jun 2022

Genetically modified herpes virus can be used in the fight against cancer

Viruses can make animals and humans sick - or healthy: Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Interfacial Engineering and Biotechnology IGB have succeeded in genetically modifying the herpes simplex virus type 1, which triggers painful cold sores, in such a way that it can be used in the fight against cancer in the future.

1 Jun 2022

Study measures viral antigen and inflammatory biomarkers in CSF of COVID-19 patients in relation to neurologic symptoms and disease severity

Researchers investigated the impact of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) on biomarkers in the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF).

25 May 2022

Study explores if prior infection with SARS-CoV-2 increased sensitivity to a mitochondrial toxin known to induce parkinsonism

The authors of the current study looked at the potential for an increased risk of parkinsonism following a bout of SARS-CoV-2 infection through accepted post-viral mechanisms.

20 May 2022

New study reveals the genetic mechanism behind severe staphylococcal infections

A common culprit of skin and respiratory infections, Staphylococcus aureus is highly unpredictable. Between 20 and 30 percent of people carry quiet colonies on their skin and in their nostrils, which seldom cause problems beyond the occasional rash.

19 May 2022

Study explores neurologic complications in pediatric COVID-19 cases

Researchers evaluated neurologic complications in pediatric cases of COVID-19.

18 May 2022

Phase 1 clinical trial of vaccine for rare but deadly mosquito-borne viruses shows promising results

A vaccine for eastern equine encephalitis virus (EEEV), western equine encephalitis virus (WEEV), and Venezuelan equine encephalitis virus (VEEV) was found to be safe, well-tolerated and induced a neutralizing antibody response in adult volunteers, according to newly published results from a Phase 1 clinical trial.

12 May 2022

Vaccine features that could induce durable humoral immune responses against SARS-CoV-2

A new study explored key vaccine features which could help induce and preserve humoral immunity against SARS-CoV-2 infection.

11 May 2022

Rural California hatches plan for engineered mosquitoes to battle stealthy predator

Bryan Ruiz moved his family into a newly built home in this Central Valley farming center seven months ago and almost immediately found they were under assault.

10 May 2022

Researchers report widespread prevalence of reactive and acute inflammatory CNS microvasculopathy in 36 COVID-19 brain autopsies

A new study has focused on the microcirculatory factors associated with neurological complications of COVID-19.

10 May 2022

Approximately 13% of hospitalized COVID patients have serious neurologic symptoms

In a recent study in the journal Critical Care Explorations, the Viral Infection and Respiratory Illness Universal Study (VIRUS): COVID-19 Registry was used to record significant neurologic signs of SARS-CoV-2 infection, as well as prehospital risk factors and outcomes.

9 May 2022

Bacteria-mediated oral delivery of viral replicon-based mRNA vaccines

Scientists have discussed the possibilities of developing oral replicon-based mRNA vaccines against SARS-CoV-2.

4 May 2022

Scientists discover a potential new method of active immunization to prevent Alzheimer's disease

During experiments in animal models, researchers at the University of Kansas have discovered a possible new approach to immunization against Alzheimer's disease (AD).

4 May 2022

Encephalitis News and Research

Latest Encephalitis News and Research

Researchers unravel the functioning of antibodies in autoimmune encephalitis

Neuropsychiatric symptoms prevalent in over 50% of monkeypox infections according to new research

The effects and mechanisms of SARS-CoV-2 on the nervous system

Neural effects of COVID-19 on depressive symptoms

Review and case study illustrates the challenges of monkeypox

Disease ecologist receives $3.5 million to take modeling to the next level with EpiMoRPH

Multi-national scientific task force needed to monitor zoonotic viruses long-term

Scientists discover novel species of betapolyomavirus in Kenya

Genetically modified herpes virus can be used in the fight against cancer

Study measures viral antigen and inflammatory biomarkers in CSF of COVID-19 patients in relation to neurologic symptoms and disease severity

Study explores if prior infection with SARS-CoV-2 increased sensitivity to a mitochondrial toxin known to induce parkinsonism

New study reveals the genetic mechanism behind severe staphylococcal infections

Study explores neurologic complications in pediatric COVID-19 cases

Phase 1 clinical trial of vaccine for rare but deadly mosquito-borne viruses shows promising results

Vaccine features that could induce durable humoral immune responses against SARS-CoV-2

Rural California hatches plan for engineered mosquitoes to battle stealthy predator

Researchers report widespread prevalence of reactive and acute inflammatory CNS microvasculopathy in 36 COVID-19 brain autopsies

Approximately 13% of hospitalized COVID patients have serious neurologic symptoms

Bacteria-mediated oral delivery of viral replicon-based mRNA vaccines

Scientists discover a potential new method of active immunization to prevent Alzheimer's disease

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

Encephalitis News and Research

Latest Encephalitis 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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