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A global genetic surveillance gap for SARS-CoV-2

Now a new study posted to the medRxiv* preprint server provides a perspective on the global disparities surrounding SARS-CoV-2 genomic surveillance, their causes and consequences, and possible solutions to maximize the impact of pathogen genome sequencing for efforts on public health.

1 Sep 2021

COVID-19 associated mucormycosis cases in India

India continues to grapple with the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). To date, the country has reported over one million new cases for the past 28 days.

31 Aug 2021

Increased transmissibility drives SARS-CoV-2 variant spread, aided by immune escape

Numerous variants of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) have emerged over the last few months. Unfortunately, this has driven new coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) waves, often more severe than before. A recent study posted to the medRxiv* preprint server discusses the characteristics of the variant that is responsible for this phenomenon.

31 Aug 2021

Assessing child and caregiver mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic

A new study describes child and caregiver mental health during a one-year period.

31 Aug 2021

Association between COVID-19 mitigation measures and preterm birth rate in China

A new study published in British Medical Journal Global Health addresses the effect of COVID-19 mitigation measures on the preterm birth rate in China.

31 Aug 2021

"FibroCOVID" - An emerging entity

In a recent study, a team of researchers aimed to investigate the prevalence and predictors of fibromyalgia in patients who recovered from COVID-19.

31 Aug 2021

Attenuated virulence and protective immunity in SARS-CoV-2 with a mutation in the S1/S2 cleavage site

A new study published in mBio investigates the impact of the furin cleavage site on viral growth and pathogenesis.

31 Aug 2021

Development of SARS-CoV-2 antibody escape variants in an immunocompromised individual

A new study published in mBio discusses the microevolution of SARS-CoV-2.

31 Aug 2021

Does SARS-CoV-2 infection protect against reinfection?

A new review showed that the protective effect of prior SARS-CoV-2 infection is at least equivalent to that of vaccination.

31 Aug 2021

Anti-SARS-CoV-2 immunity induced by Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine may decline after 6 months

A team of scientists from Israel has recently claimed that antiviral immunity induced by the mRNA-based coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) BNT162b2 gradually declines over time, highlighting the need for a third booster dose.

31 Aug 2021

mRNA COVID-19 vaccines induce high antibody titers with significant neutralizing potency in saliva

Scientists from the USA and Canada have recently demonstrated that the dynamics of antibody response induced by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection or coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccines are different.

31 Aug 2021

Post-infection vaccination produces potent neutralizing antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 variants

The best protection against new SARS-CoV-2 infections or reinfections may be obtained by a combination of vaccine-elicited and infection-induced antibodies.

31 Aug 2021

J&J COVID-19 booster shot produces robust antibody response

The study showed neutralizing antibody responses produced by the Johnson & Johnson–Janssen vaccine was robust and stable eight months after immunization.

31 Aug 2021

The tale of mRNA vaccines: Turning calamity into opportunity

In a review paper published in the journal Nature Reviews, researchers from Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Pennsylvania have described the underlying technologies for mRNA vaccines and their future prospects with improved delivery systems and applications in diseases beyond the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

31 Aug 2021

Durability of cellular immune memory to SARS-CoV-2 after mRNA vaccination

A recent study, available on the bioRxiv* preprint server, investigated the durability of cellular immune memory after mRNA vaccination against SARS-CoV-2 and whether booster jabs affect the durability of different immune response components. The study included testing for antibodies and cellular immune responses in covid patients and recovered individuals.

31 Aug 2021

SARS-CoV-2 animal origin: What we know so far

Scientists at the University of Glasgow Centre for Virus Research in the United Kingdom and the South China Agricultural University in Guangzhou, China, have shed light on the animal origin of SARS-CoV-2, tracing back to the first outbreak of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (SARS-CoV), the infectious agent of the severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) in China in 2002 to 2003.

31 Aug 2021

Scientists identify potential biomarkers to predict COVID-19 outcomes

A team of scientists from the United States has recently examined the trajectory of early immune biomarkers in response to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection. They have identified specific plasma proteins that can accurately predict the clinical and virological outcomes in SARS-CoV-2 infected patients. The study is currently available on the medRxiv* preprint server.

31 Aug 2021

Vaccinated individuals with breakthrough SARS-CoV-2 infection have much lower risk of hospitalization

A recent study conducted by a team of US-based scientists has revealed that unvaccinated individuals are 17-times more likely to be hospitalized due to severe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) compared to those vaccinated against the disease. The study is currently available on the medRxiv* preprint server.

31 Aug 2021

Role of glycans on the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein in human receptor interaction

A team of investigators, led by Dr. Benjamin F. Mann, from Merck, USA have published a new study on the preprint server bioRxiv*. They have used a biochemical approach to control the glycosylation profile of the S protein receptor-binding domain (RBD) and to analyze the effect of different glycosylation patterns on receptor binding.

30 Aug 2021

Computational study identifies human proteins structurally similar to SARS-CoV-2 proteins

A new study published in Scientific Reports identifies the human proteins that share structural similarities with the SARS-CoV-2 proteins.

30 Aug 2021

Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome News and Research

Latest Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome News and Research

A global genetic surveillance gap for SARS-CoV-2

COVID-19 associated mucormycosis cases in India

Increased transmissibility drives SARS-CoV-2 variant spread, aided by immune escape

Assessing child and caregiver mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic

Association between COVID-19 mitigation measures and preterm birth rate in China

"FibroCOVID" - An emerging entity

Attenuated virulence and protective immunity in SARS-CoV-2 with a mutation in the S1/S2 cleavage site

Development of SARS-CoV-2 antibody escape variants in an immunocompromised individual

Does SARS-CoV-2 infection protect against reinfection?

Anti-SARS-CoV-2 immunity induced by Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine may decline after 6 months

mRNA COVID-19 vaccines induce high antibody titers with significant neutralizing potency in saliva

Post-infection vaccination produces potent neutralizing antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 variants

J&J COVID-19 booster shot produces robust antibody response

The tale of mRNA vaccines: Turning calamity into opportunity

Durability of cellular immune memory to SARS-CoV-2 after mRNA vaccination

SARS-CoV-2 animal origin: What we know so far

Scientists identify potential biomarkers to predict COVID-19 outcomes

Vaccinated individuals with breakthrough SARS-CoV-2 infection have much lower risk of hospitalization

Role of glycans on the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein in human receptor interaction

Computational study identifies human proteins structurally similar to SARS-CoV-2 proteins

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