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Study explores differential antibody-mediated effector functions evoked by two mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccines

Researchers evaluated the differential humoral immune response to two COVID-19 vaccines - messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA)-1273 and BNT162b2.

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

Researchers urge the need to amplify Indigenous-focused COVID-19 response measures

Despite prioritizing Indigenous populations for SARS-CoV-2 vaccinations, vaccine uptake was low among First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples in Toronto and London, Ontario, according to new research published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal).

2 Aug 2022

How does Omicron BA.1 infection impact the risk of reinfection with BA.5?

Researchers found prior exposure to SARS-CoV-2 Omicron sub-variants BA.1/BA.2 reduced the risk of breakthrough infection by its sub-variant BA.5.

2 Aug 2022

What are the hidden sources of SARS-CoV-2 evolution?

A recent article published in Transplant Infectious Disease examined case reports on SARS-CoV-2 evolution in immunosuppressed cohorts.

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

What is the efficacy of COVID-19 BNT162b2 and mRNA-1273 booster vaccinations?

In a new study, scientists compared the effectiveness of the SARS-CoV-2 BNT162b2 and mRNA-1273 vaccines booster doses in England.

2 Aug 2022

Study suggests peimine may be a potent inhibitor of SARS-CoV-2 variant infection

A recent study published in the Journal of Food Biochemistry discovered that peimine from Fritillaria might be a possible SARS-CoV-2 variant infection inhibitor.

2 Aug 2022

mRNA vaccines induce faster antibody response against infectious diseases

A new study describes that mRNA vaccines induce antigen-specific antibody response within a very short period of time after immunization.

2 Aug 2022

Reduced severity of COVID-19 in pregnant women during the Omicron wave

A new study assesses the clinical outcomes of COVID-19 in pregnant women to determine whether Omicron and vaccination status impacted disease severity.

1 Aug 2022

CDC study describes safety profile of second mRNA COVID booster

The CDC investigates the safety profile of a fourth dose of mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccines in people aged 50 years and older.

1 Aug 2022

How does COVID-19 affect sexual and bladder functions in men?

Researchers discuss the impact of COVID-19 on the urogenital health of males.

1 Aug 2022

Study: SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern and biological sex of patients affect molnupiravir efficacy

SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern and the biological sex of patients affect the efficacy of molnupiravir, the first orally available drug approved for outpatient use against COVID-19, according to a new study led by researchers in the Center for Translational Antiviral Research in the Institute for Biomedical Sciences at Georgia State University.

1 Aug 2022

Researchers find decline in life expectancy among Native Americans due to COVID-19

Native Americans experienced disproportionately high rates of deaths from COVID-19 due to poverty, crowded housing, high rates of chronic disease, employment in frontline jobs, and limited access to quality health care.

1 Aug 2022

Study finds a column containing a Galanthus nivalis agglutinin affinity resin can bind all the major COVID-19 variants

Researchers assessed the binding of Galanthus nivalis agglutinin to SARS-CoV-2 variants.

1 Aug 2022

How and when do de novo SARS-CoV-2 spike mutations emerge?

Researchers evaluated viral mutations in two patients with persistent SARS-CoV-2 infection.

1 Aug 2022

SLAS; Connecting the Life Sciences to Accelerate Research

As part of our SLAS Europe 2022 coverage, we speak to Vicki Louise, CEO of SLAS, about the importance of collaboration in accelerating life sciences research.

From Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening (SLAS) 1 Aug 2022

Hypertension heightens the risk of hospitalization related to SARS-CoV-2 Omicron infection

Hypertension more than doubles the risk of hospitalization related to Omicron infection, even in people who are fully vaccinated and boosted, according to a new study led by investigators in the Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai.

29 Jul 2022

Study shows the link between common viruses and onset of Alzheimer’s disease

Alzheimer's disease can begin almost imperceptibly, often masquerading in the early months or years as forgetfulness that is common in older age. What causes the disease remains largely a mystery.

29 Jul 2022

Researchers investigate the protection against meningococcal infection in hematopoietic stem cell transplant recipients

The team in the Hematology Department at Henri Mondor AP-HP Hospital, coordinated by Dr. Christine Robin, and scientists from the Institut Pasteur (the Invasive Bacterial Infections Unit led by Professor Muhamed-Kheir Taha) recently studied protection against meningococcal infection in patients who had received hematopoietic stem cell transplantation.

29 Jul 2022

Vaccine News and Research

Latest Vaccine News and Research

Study explores differential antibody-mediated effector functions evoked by two mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccines

Pediatric adjuvant formulation offers protection against RSV in newborns

Researchers urge the need to amplify Indigenous-focused COVID-19 response measures

How does Omicron BA.1 infection impact the risk of reinfection with BA.5?

What are the hidden sources of SARS-CoV-2 evolution?

The time has come for DIY mandates on covid

What is the efficacy of COVID-19 BNT162b2 and mRNA-1273 booster vaccinations?

Study suggests peimine may be a potent inhibitor of SARS-CoV-2 variant infection

mRNA vaccines induce faster antibody response against infectious diseases

Reduced severity of COVID-19 in pregnant women during the Omicron wave

CDC study describes safety profile of second mRNA COVID booster

How does COVID-19 affect sexual and bladder functions in men?

Study: SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern and biological sex of patients affect molnupiravir efficacy

Researchers find decline in life expectancy among Native Americans due to COVID-19

Study finds a column containing a Galanthus nivalis agglutinin affinity resin can bind all the major COVID-19 variants

How and when do de novo SARS-CoV-2 spike mutations emerge?

SLAS; Connecting the Life Sciences to Accelerate Research

Hypertension heightens the risk of hospitalization related to SARS-CoV-2 Omicron infection

Study shows the link between common viruses and onset of Alzheimer’s disease

Researchers investigate the protection against meningococcal infection in hematopoietic stem cell transplant recipients

Event guide: 3rd mRNA Process Development & Manufacturing Europe eBook

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AI in Healthcare: How generative tools are transforming clinical practice

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Event guide: 3rd mRNA Process Development & Manufacturing Europe eBook

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AI in Healthcare: How generative tools are transforming clinical practice

The future of automation: Machine learning–driven hepatocyte and organoid counting

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