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Unravelling the factors influencing host tropism of SARS-CoV-2-related bat coronaviruses

Researchers investigated the tropism of SC2r-CoVs infecting Rhinolophus bats.

18 Apr 2023

Study shows how a biological clock molecule contributes to lung scarring

Abnormal sleep patterns, like those of night-shift workers, disrupt the body's natural biological clock and have been linked to lung health issues.

17 Apr 2023

How SARS-CoV-2 Omicron subvariants have evolved to evade host T-cell immunity

Researchers investigate whether SARS-CoV-2 and its variants have evolved to evade CD8+ T cell-mediated immunity.

15 Apr 2023

The prevalence and factors contributing to presenteeism with COVID-19

Researchers conducted an observational cohort study among healthcare workers.

14 Apr 2023

Study develops a novel intranasal influenza virus-vectored vaccine for SARS-CoV-2

Researchers developed a novel intranasal vaccine candidate for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

14 Apr 2023

Study finds no association between maternal SARS-CoV-2 infection and infant neurodevelopment

Researchers assessed whether exposure to SARS-CoV-2 infections during pregnancy impacted infant neurodevelopment.

13 Apr 2023

The importance and challenges of developing mucosal SARS-COV-2 vaccines

In November 2022, the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases co-hosted a virtual workshop on the importance and challenges of developing mucosal vaccines for SARS-COV-2.

13 Apr 2023

AI-designed T-cell vaccine extremely effective at preventing severe COVID-19 in mice

The current COVID-19 vaccines are designed to trigger an antibody response to the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein, which is vulnerable to mutations that could make the vaccine less effective over time.

13 Apr 2023

First Nations populations more likely to be hospitalized and die from influenza, study finds

Responsible for over 5 million infections and 100,000 deaths every year, influenza remains one of the most challenging public health issues for populations globally, particularly First Nations communities.

13 Apr 2023

Pediatric invasive group A Streptococcal infections on the rise during respiratory virus outbreak

Researchers assess the incidence of invasive Group A streptococcal infections among children before and after the COVID-19 pandemic.

12 Apr 2023

Understanding the dynamics of airborne transmission in enclosed spaces: implications for disease control in indoor superspreading events

Researchers investigated the dynamics of airborne diseases in enclosed spaces.

12 Apr 2023

A comparison of death rates associated with COVID-19 versus influenza during fall-winter 2022-23

Researchers compared the mortality rates associated with COVID-19 with seasonal influenza.

10 Apr 2023

Research finds SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant to be more fatal than seasonal influenza

Adults hospitalized with the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant have a higher death rate than those hospitalized with seasonal influenza, even though Omicron is considered less virulent with lower case fatality rates than the delta and alpha strains, new research being presented at this year's European Congress of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases (ECCMID) in Copenhagen, Denmark (15-18 April) suggests.

7 Apr 2023

Study reviews the diagnosis and treatment of acute myocarditis

The breadth of immune responses following COVID-19 vaccination in hematology patients with diseases and treatments impacting B cell immunity

A study published in Cell Reports Medicine describes that COVID-19 vaccines induce strong T cell response in blood cancer patients, irrespective of antibody response and B cell numbers.

30 Mar 2023

Study finds that current antiviral drugs retain efficacy against newly emerged Omicron subvariants

Researchers assessed the efficacy of antiviral medications against novel Omicron subvariants.

30 Mar 2023

Influenza News and Research

Latest Influenza News and Research

Unravelling the factors influencing host tropism of SARS-CoV-2-related bat coronaviruses

Study shows how a biological clock molecule contributes to lung scarring

How SARS-CoV-2 Omicron subvariants have evolved to evade host T-cell immunity

The prevalence and factors contributing to presenteeism with COVID-19

Study develops a novel intranasal influenza virus-vectored vaccine for SARS-CoV-2

Study finds no association between maternal SARS-CoV-2 infection and infant neurodevelopment

The importance and challenges of developing mucosal SARS-COV-2 vaccines

AI-designed T-cell vaccine extremely effective at preventing severe COVID-19 in mice

First Nations populations more likely to be hospitalized and die from influenza, study finds

Pediatric invasive group A Streptococcal infections on the rise during respiratory virus outbreak

Understanding the dynamics of airborne transmission in enclosed spaces: implications for disease control in indoor superspreading events

A comparison of death rates associated with COVID-19 versus influenza during fall-winter 2022-23

Research finds SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant to be more fatal than seasonal influenza

Study reviews the diagnosis and treatment of acute myocarditis

Updated booster shots vital for keeping COVID-19 in check

Could mink serve as an immediate host for Influenza A transmission?

Unlocking the potential of green seaweeds: Study explores nutrients, active substances

Combating vaccine fatigue: Study offers actionable steps to boost acceptance

The breadth of immune responses following COVID-19 vaccination in hematology patients with diseases and treatments impacting B cell immunity

Study finds that current antiviral drugs retain efficacy against newly emerged Omicron subvariants

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