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Study provides the crucial antigenic map of SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern

Twenty different COVID-19 variants were effectively identified and neutralized after a third booster, according to the new study for which the University of Surrey provided the crucial antigenic map of variants of concern.

25 Jul 2022

Maternal antibodies may play a key role in protecting infants from congenital HCMV infections

Antibodies that summon virus-engulfing white blood cells may play an important role in protecting infants from potentially serious congenital infection with human cytomegalovirus (HCMV), according to a study led by an investigator at Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian.

22 Jul 2022

COVID-19 vaccination has no impact on the health of placentas in pregnant women, research finds

Vaccination against COVID-19 had no impact on the health of placentas in pregnant women, according to new research by pathologists at Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian.

22 Jul 2022

Weather factors play a key role in determining the spread of dengue and other viral diseases

Rainfall, temperature and ocean-warming affect mosquito breeding and the viral diseases they spread - study.

22 Jul 2022

LJI study about common cold coronaviruses may offer clues to how immunity can build up against SARS-CoV-2

For a glimpse into the future of SARS-CoV-2 immunity, scientists at La Jolla Institute for Immunology (LJI) are investigating how the immune system builds its defenses against common cold coronaviruses (CCCs).

21 Jul 2022

New AI software can create proteins that may be useful as vaccines, cancer treatments

Scientists have developed artificial intelligence software that can create proteins that may be useful as vaccines, cancer treatments, or even tools for pulling carbon pollution out of the air.

21 Jul 2022

A different approach to build a more durable, broadly effective COVID-19 vaccine

Researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine, with colleagues elsewhere, describe a different way to build a COVID-19 vaccine, one that would, in theory, remain effective against new and emerging variants and could be taken as a pill, by inhalation or other delivery methods.

21 Jul 2022

Covid-19 vaccine rollout reduced SARS-CoV-2 infection burden in healthcare workers during second wave

The rapid covid-19 vaccine rollout from December 2020 averted infection in a large proportion of NHS hospital workers in England during the second wave of the pandemic, suggests research published by The BMJ today.

21 Jul 2022

Booster vaccination counters the severity of Omicron breakthrough infections

Researchers assessed a panel of seven SARS-CoV-2 vaccines currently available globally and in the United States and immunity acquired through the previous infection against all Omicron subvariants.

21 Jul 2022

Study explores how vaccine-related fears influence flu shot outcomes

A novel long-term study of how vaccine-related fears influence flu shot outcomes has found that these fears not only reduce vaccination, but also fuel symptoms of dizziness and lightheadedness at the time of the injection.

21 Jul 2022

Anti-SARS-CoV-2 nucleocapsid antibodies and pre-existing lung diseases may be independent predictors of long COVID

Researchers evaluated the incidence of long coronavirus disease (long COVID) in a demographically diverse population with different disease severities to inform clinicians and future vaccine development strategies.

21 Jul 2022

Is monkeypox a global public-health emergency?

A summary of available knowledge on the monkeypox virus including pathogenicity, risk to the human population, and strategies that can help limit its spread.

20 Jul 2022

High-level resistance of SARS-CoV-2 BA.4 against neutralizing antibodies

Researchers evaluates the sensitivity of BA.4 in both vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals infected with the SARS-CoV-2 variants.

20 Jul 2022

COVID vaccines induce memory B and T cells in primary antibody deficient patients

The SARS-CoV-2-specific B- and T-cell response post-COVID-19 primary and booster vaccination in primary antibody deficient patients.

20 Jul 2022

Fourth dose of Pfizer mRNA COVID vaccine protective against variants and symptomatic infection

Researchers evaluate the efficacy of three- and four-dose regimens of a mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccine in reducing the risk of symptomatic infection.

20 Jul 2022

How the Omicron variant shifted the biology of SARS-CoV-2

Researchers discuss significant antigenic changes within the spike protein of new SARS-CoV-2 VOCs like the Omicron variant.

20 Jul 2022

Charged nanoparticles combined with a vaccine effective in eliminating melanoma tumors in mice

Cancers in humans have all sorts of ways to survive and thrive: Cells and tumors alike engage in devious means to deflect, deceive, and evade detection by our bodies’ immune systems.

20 Jul 2022

Study assesses eight de novo genome assembly software tools on viral next-generation sequencing data

A new study compares and assesses eight de novo genome assembly software tools on actual viral next-generation sequencing data.

20 Jul 2022

How does vitamin D supplementation impact COVID-19 vaccine efficacy?

Researchers assessed the impact of vitamin D supplementation on the efficacy of SARS-CoV-2 vaccines.

20 Jul 2022

Low risk of myocarditis recurrence after COVID-19 mRNA vaccination

A new study investigated the safety profile of COVID-19 mRNA vaccines in individuals with a history of myocarditis.

20 Jul 2022

Vaccine News and Research

Latest Vaccine News and Research

Study provides the crucial antigenic map of SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern

Maternal antibodies may play a key role in protecting infants from congenital HCMV infections

COVID-19 vaccination has no impact on the health of placentas in pregnant women, research finds

Weather factors play a key role in determining the spread of dengue and other viral diseases

LJI study about common cold coronaviruses may offer clues to how immunity can build up against SARS-CoV-2

New AI software can create proteins that may be useful as vaccines, cancer treatments

A different approach to build a more durable, broadly effective COVID-19 vaccine

Covid-19 vaccine rollout reduced SARS-CoV-2 infection burden in healthcare workers during second wave

Booster vaccination counters the severity of Omicron breakthrough infections

Study explores how vaccine-related fears influence flu shot outcomes

Anti-SARS-CoV-2 nucleocapsid antibodies and pre-existing lung diseases may be independent predictors of long COVID

Is monkeypox a global public-health emergency?

High-level resistance of SARS-CoV-2 BA.4 against neutralizing antibodies

COVID vaccines induce memory B and T cells in primary antibody deficient patients

Fourth dose of Pfizer mRNA COVID vaccine protective against variants and symptomatic infection

How the Omicron variant shifted the biology of SARS-CoV-2

Charged nanoparticles combined with a vaccine effective in eliminating melanoma tumors in mice

Study assesses eight de novo genome assembly software tools on viral next-generation sequencing data

How does vitamin D supplementation impact COVID-19 vaccine efficacy?

Low risk of myocarditis recurrence after COVID-19 mRNA vaccination

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

Redefining control and consistency in anaerobic microbiome workflows

AI in Healthcare: How generative tools are transforming clinical practice

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

Vaccine News and Research

Latest Vaccine News and Research

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

Redefining control and consistency in anaerobic microbiome workflows

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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