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Investigating the evidence of synthetic origins of SARS-CoV-2

Researchers investigated whether severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) originated naturally from an animal-to-human spillover or synthetically during coronavirus research experiments.

24 Oct 2022

Bovine ultralong complementarity-determining region H3 found to cross-react with sarbecoviruses

In a new study, researchers performed an in vitro analysis to isolate ultralong bovine heavy chains that showed binding with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and related coronaviruses (CoVs).

24 Oct 2022

What is the efficacy of mulberry component Kuwanon C against COVID-19?

A recent study determined the underlying antiviral mechanism of KC associated with the inhibition of SARS-CoV-2.

24 Oct 2022

Longitudinal cohort study of primary healthcare workers reveals long-lasting SARS-CoV-2 humoral immunity in the absence of vaccination

Researchers performed a longitudinal cohort study to assess the levels of immunoglobulins M (IgM), G (IgG), and A (IgA) against the spike and nucleocapsid proteins of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).

24 Oct 2022

Study shows hybrid immunity or vaccine boosters elicit plasma neutralizing activity against Omicron sublineages

Researchers evaluated imprinted antibody responses against SARS-CoV-2 Omicron sublineages.

24 Oct 2022

Effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines in preventing hospitalizations among immunocompromised adults

Researchers investigated the efficacy of monovalent mRNA COVID-19 vaccines in immunocompromised adults during the Omicron dominance period starting December 2021.

24 Oct 2022

COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy protects infants from SARS-CoV-2 infection

In a recent study under review at the Nature Portfolio journal and currently posted to Research Square* preprint server, researchers evaluated the efficacy of maternal coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination against infection of infants with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).

24 Oct 2022

A novel approach for viral genomic surveillance

In a recent study posted to the bioRxiv* preprint server, researchers in the United States explored a novel technique to improve representation in viral genomic surveillance.

24 Oct 2022

Antibody-mediated protection against symptomatic COVID achieved at low serum neutralizing titers

In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* preprint server, researchers in the United States assessed the efficiency of protection mediated by antibodies against symptomatic coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) at low serum-neutralizing titers.

24 Oct 2022

Research suggests that ORF6 is a major SARS-CoV-2 innate immune antagonist

In a recent study posted to the bioRxiv* server, researchers in the United States demonstrated how severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) open reading frame 6 (ORF6) protein contributes to viral pathogenesis and modulates the host's immune responses.

23 Oct 2022

Immune response in SARS-CoV-1 survivors after COVID-19 vaccination

Researchers evaluate SARS-CoV-2 vaccine-induced immune responses in SARS survivors.

23 Oct 2022

An analysis of excess mortality rates during COVID-19 pandemic in countries with aging populations

Researchers explore the association between excess mortality and various factors before and during the COVID-19 pandemic.

23 Oct 2022

FebriDX point-of-care immunoassay can rapidly determine if an infection is bacterial or viral

Researchers explore whether FebriDx could differentiate between bacteria- and virus-induced immune responses during acute respiratory infection.

23 Oct 2022

Relationship between COVID-19 and chilblains

A recent study discusses the associations between chilblains and COVID-19.

23 Oct 2022

Booster vaccinations in the elderly lead to impaired neutralization of SARS-CoV-2 and atypical B cells

Researchers examine neutralizing antibody responses against SARS-CoV-2 in elderly individuals who received one mRNA booster dose.

23 Oct 2022

Antiseptic chewing gum reduces SARS-CoV-2 viral load in exhaled air

A recent study determined the effectiveness of antiviral chewing gum in reducing oral viral load in the exhaled air of COVID-19 patients.

23 Oct 2022

How does COVID-19 and its treatment affect testicular function?

Researchers summarized available information related to the reproductive effects of COVID-19 in men.

23 Oct 2022

Study determines SARS-CoV-2 viability on food items at different temperatures

A recent study explores the viability of SARS-CoV-2 on food items and what treatments may inactivate the virus from these products.

23 Oct 2022

Fully vaccinated U.S. frontline workers may experience reduced severity, duration, and viral shedding during SARS-CoV-2

Researchers investigated the association between two or three doses of the messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA) COVID-19 vaccine and viral loads and symptoms during infections with different SARS-CoV-2 variants.

23 Oct 2022

Biochemical and structural evidence demonstrates Omicron mutations are better adapted to mouse ACE2 than to human ACE2

Researchers demonstrated the structural basis of how the receptor-binding domain nested Omicron mutations have adapted to mouse angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 rather than human ACE2.

22 Oct 2022

Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome News and Research

Latest Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome News and Research

Investigating the evidence of synthetic origins of SARS-CoV-2

Bovine ultralong complementarity-determining region H3 found to cross-react with sarbecoviruses

What is the efficacy of mulberry component Kuwanon C against COVID-19?

Longitudinal cohort study of primary healthcare workers reveals long-lasting SARS-CoV-2 humoral immunity in the absence of vaccination

Study shows hybrid immunity or vaccine boosters elicit plasma neutralizing activity against Omicron sublineages

Effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines in preventing hospitalizations among immunocompromised adults

COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy protects infants from SARS-CoV-2 infection

A novel approach for viral genomic surveillance

Antibody-mediated protection against symptomatic COVID achieved at low serum neutralizing titers

Research suggests that ORF6 is a major SARS-CoV-2 innate immune antagonist

Immune response in SARS-CoV-1 survivors after COVID-19 vaccination

An analysis of excess mortality rates during COVID-19 pandemic in countries with aging populations

FebriDX point-of-care immunoassay can rapidly determine if an infection is bacterial or viral

Relationship between COVID-19 and chilblains

Booster vaccinations in the elderly lead to impaired neutralization of SARS-CoV-2 and atypical B cells

Antiseptic chewing gum reduces SARS-CoV-2 viral load in exhaled air

How does COVID-19 and its treatment affect testicular function?

Study determines SARS-CoV-2 viability on food items at different temperatures

Fully vaccinated U.S. frontline workers may experience reduced severity, duration, and viral shedding during SARS-CoV-2

Biochemical and structural evidence demonstrates Omicron mutations are better adapted to mouse ACE2 than to human ACE2

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Evolving spectrophotometry for modern biopharma workflows

Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome News and Research

Latest Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome 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

Evolving spectrophotometry for modern biopharma workflows

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