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Human anti-desmoglein 2 levels are associated with COVID-19 severity

In a new study, researchers assessed the association between anti-desmoglein (DSG) 1, 2 and 3 auto-antibodies (auto-Abs) in acute and convalescent serum samples obtained from patients with COVID-19 of varying severity.

2 Aug 2022

Pediatric adjuvant formulation offers protection against RSV in newborns

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is the leading global cause of death in children under age 5 and lacks an effective vaccine. In a study from the Precision Vaccines Program at Boston Children's Hospital, a new vaccine formulation protected newborn mice against infection and evoked strong responses in immune cells from human newborns in the laboratory. Results were reported August 2 in Nature Communications.

2 Aug 2022

Study aims to assess the accuracy of influenza rapid diagnostic tests

JMIR Publications recently published "Diagnostic Accuracy of an At-Home, Rapid Self-test for Influenza: Prospective Comparative Accuracy Study" in JMIR Public Health and Surveillance which reported that rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) for influenza used by individuals at home could potentially expand access to testing and reduce the impact of influenza on health systems.

2 Aug 2022

The time has come for DIY mandates on covid

Here we are in the grip of yet another covid-19 surge, yet most people I see out and about are behaving as if the pandemic is over. And I live in Los Angeles County, whose public health department is arguably one of the most vigilant and proactive in the U.S.

2 Aug 2022

The impact of respiratory droplet volume and their evaporation kinetics on environmental stability of respiratory viruses

Researchers measured the impact of initial respiratory droplet volume and relative humidity on the environmental stability of respiratory viruses, including influenza A and SARS-CoV-2.

2 Aug 2022

Study suggests possible benefit from melatonin in COVID-19

A new study discusses the utility of vitamin C and melatonin as potentially therapeutic and capable of preventing acute lung injury in COVID-19.

1 Aug 2022

What is the role of vitamin D in pandemic H1N1 influenza and SARS-CoV-2 infection?

A recent study published in Nutrients found that vitamin D is vital for lung protection from viral infection.

1 Aug 2022

The susceptibility of transplantable ocular tissues to SARS-CoV-2 lineage A variant infection

Researchers evaluated the infectivity of two SARS-CoV-2 A lineage variants on human ocular tissues in vitro.

1 Aug 2022

RINVOQ® (upadacitinib) Approved by European Commission as an Oral Treatment for Adults with Active Non-Radiographic Axial Spondyloarthritis

With this approval, RINVOQ® is the first and only Janus Kinase inhibitor approved to treat patients across the spectrum of axial spondyloarthritis (nr-axSpA and ankylosing spondylitis) in the EU.

From AbbVie 29 Jul 2022

One Health approach for emergent and resurgent infectious diseases

A recent editorial published in The Lancet Microbe underscored the ‘One Health’ policy for surveilling emergent infectious diseases.

29 Jul 2022

Tannins as therapeutic agents against SARS-CoV-2

Researchers reviewed tannins as therapeutic agents against SARS-CoV-2.

29 Jul 2022

Proteomics profiling of COVID-19 patients identifies dysregulated proteins and pathways

Researchers assessed the impact of SARS-CoV-2 infection and severity on coronary and Alzheimer’s disease pathways.

29 Jul 2022

Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of medical professionals towards monkeypox in Italy

Researchers assessed the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of healthcare workers (HCWs) towards monkeypox (MPX) in Italy.

29 Jul 2022

Study highlights impaired ketogenesis as a potential confounder of severe COVID-19

In severe Covid-19 patients, the metabolism produces insufficient amounts of certain energy-rich compounds called ketone bodies. However, these energy carriers are needed by two important cell types in the immune system in order to fight the virus effectively.

28 Jul 2022

TMPRSS2 protein, a novel target for SARS-CoV-2 drugs

A new study reports the activity of a compound which inhibited TMPRSS2, ultimately preventing severe COVID-19.

28 Jul 2022

Predicting viral antibody escape using pre-pandemic data

A new study reports early prediction of SARS-CoV-2 immune evasion using EVEscape.

28 Jul 2022

Researchers present a novel genomic sequence data-based mathematical framework for rapid detection of SARS-CoV-2 variants

Researchers presented a novel genomic sequence data-based mathematical framework for rapid detection of SARS-CoV-2 variants of interest and variants of concern in a viral multiple sequence alignment.

28 Jul 2022

Years of life lost associated with leading causes of US death during the first 20 months of the COVID-19 pandemic

Researchers estimated the years of life lost during the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States.

28 Jul 2022

Scientists explore associations between SARS-CoV-2 neutralizing antibodies and receptor-binding domain-selective proliferative memory CD4 T cells

Researchers depicted the correlations between receptor-binding domain (RBD)-selective proliferative memory CD4 T cells and neutralizing antibodies in COVID-19 vaccinees and convalescent patients.

27 Jul 2022

Population-based cohort study investigates the effect of SARS-CoV-2 infection on pregnancy outcomes

In a new study, researchers have focused on evaluating small-for-gestational-age rates and preterm birth in a large cohort.

27 Jul 2022

Influenza News and Research

Latest Influenza News and Research

Human anti-desmoglein 2 levels are associated with COVID-19 severity

Pediatric adjuvant formulation offers protection against RSV in newborns

Study aims to assess the accuracy of influenza rapid diagnostic tests

The time has come for DIY mandates on covid

The impact of respiratory droplet volume and their evaporation kinetics on environmental stability of respiratory viruses

Study suggests possible benefit from melatonin in COVID-19

What is the role of vitamin D in pandemic H1N1 influenza and SARS-CoV-2 infection?

The susceptibility of transplantable ocular tissues to SARS-CoV-2 lineage A variant infection

RINVOQ® (upadacitinib) Approved by European Commission as an Oral Treatment for Adults with Active Non-Radiographic Axial Spondyloarthritis

One Health approach for emergent and resurgent infectious diseases

Tannins as therapeutic agents against SARS-CoV-2

Proteomics profiling of COVID-19 patients identifies dysregulated proteins and pathways

Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of medical professionals towards monkeypox in Italy

Study highlights impaired ketogenesis as a potential confounder of severe COVID-19

TMPRSS2 protein, a novel target for SARS-CoV-2 drugs

Predicting viral antibody escape using pre-pandemic data

Researchers present a novel genomic sequence data-based mathematical framework for rapid detection of SARS-CoV-2 variants

Years of life lost associated with leading causes of US death during the first 20 months of the COVID-19 pandemic

Scientists explore associations between SARS-CoV-2 neutralizing antibodies and receptor-binding domain-selective proliferative memory CD4 T cells

Population-based cohort study investigates the effect of SARS-CoV-2 infection on pregnancy outcomes

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Synthetic Biology and the Pursuit of Living Diagnostics

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Influenza News and Research

Latest Influenza News and Research

Event guide: 4th Extra-Hepatic Lipid-Based Nanoparticles Delivery Summit eBook

Synthetic Biology and the Pursuit of Living Diagnostics

Modular, Scalable, Intelligent: How n6 Is Rethinking NGS Library Prep

Shaping the future of lab automation through AI and robotics

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