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New test can tell if you are immune to SARS-CoV-2

In a recent study published in the journal Nature Biotechnology, an international team of researchers developed and evaluated quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR)-based assays to quantify severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)-specific functional T cell immunity.

15 Jun 2022

Medicare for all in the U.S. could have saved over 338,000 lives during COVID pandemic

In a recent study published in the journal PNAS, researchers propose a single-payer universal healthcare system in the United States (US) as a pandemic preparedness measure.

15 Jun 2022

New studies examine the causes and effects of COVID-19-related food insecurity

The COVID-19 pandemic affected people at all stages of life from seniors to newborns. New studies presented at NUTRITION 2022 LIVE ONLINE examine the causes and effects of COVID-19-related food insecurity, how the pandemic affected breastfeeding practices and more.

14 Jun 2022

SARS-CoV-2 Omicron breakthrough infection less immunogenic than Delta

Scientists investigate the sequence and dynamics of recalled immune memory in convalescent individuals who have been vaccinated against COVID-19.

14 Jun 2022

Omicron led to higher rates of death in rural America than urban areas

The omicron wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in late 2021 and early 2022 spread like a grass fire in America's densely populated cities but led to higher rates of death in rural counties where vaccinations are lagging.

14 Jun 2022

The role of IgA antibodies against COVID-19

Researchers observed that immunoglobulin A (IgA) responses against SARS-CoV-2 are modest and wane much sooner than IgG responses.

14 Jun 2022

Improving dental care by linking medical and dental records in health Information exchanges

Dental professionals require access to each patient's complete electronic health record – including laboratory test results and current prescriptions – so they can provide the best care possible; care that is safe for the patient, promotes preventive management and improves dental treatment outcomes.

14 Jun 2022

Genomic analysis of the 2022 monkeypox outbreak

In a recent study posted to the bioRxiv* pre-print server, researchers analyzed two genomic sequences of the Monkeypox virus from Belgium and Portugal termed ITM001 and PT0001, respectively, to show that the May 2022 Monkeypox outbreak most likely originated from the West African clade of the virus.

14 Jun 2022

Multi-national scientific task force needed to monitor zoonotic viruses long-term

A new study aimed to identify the main host, intermediate hosts, as well as other animal reservoirs for both SARS-CoV-2 and the monkeypox virus.

13 Jun 2022

Study offers a new and unique treatment for AIDS

A new study from Tel Aviv University offers a new and unique treatment for AIDS which may be developed into a vaccine or a one time treatment for patients with HIV.

13 Jun 2022

Study shows that Omicron infections were associated with a substantially reduced risk of progression to severe clinical outcomes relative to Delta infections

Researchers compared COVID-19 severity outcomes among individuals infected with the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron and Delta variants.

13 Jun 2022

Smartwatches used to monitor short-term effects of 4th BNT162b2 booster shot

In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* pre-print server, researchers in Israel compared the short-term effects of the first and second booster doses of messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA-based) coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine BNT162b2.

13 Jun 2022

Study shows safety of COVID-19 vaccines for patients treated for hypothyroidism

Inactivated and mRNA COVID-19 vaccines appear to be safe for patients treated for hypothyroidism, according to a new study being presented at ENDO 2022, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in Atlanta, Ga.

13 Jun 2022

Population-level big data reveals COVID-19 phenotypes

A recent study published in The Lancet Digital Health journal assessed the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection trajectories in England utilizing electronic health records (EHRs).

13 Jun 2022

Commercial T cell test offers insight into immune responses after COVID-19 infection and vaccination

T cell testing using a commercial T cell test, QuantiFERON SARS-CoV-2 RUO, offers insight into the immune response to infection and vaccination of patients with COVID-19 and suggests that age and time from infection are significant factors related to the magnitude of cell-mediated immune (CMI) responses to COVID-19.

13 Jun 2022

Vaccine News and Research

Latest Vaccine News and Research

New test can tell if you are immune to SARS-CoV-2

Medicare for all in the U.S. could have saved over 338,000 lives during COVID pandemic

New studies examine the causes and effects of COVID-19-related food insecurity

SARS-CoV-2 Omicron breakthrough infection less immunogenic than Delta

Omicron led to higher rates of death in rural America than urban areas

The role of IgA antibodies against COVID-19

Improving dental care by linking medical and dental records in health Information exchanges

Genomic analysis of the 2022 monkeypox outbreak

Multi-national scientific task force needed to monitor zoonotic viruses long-term

Study offers a new and unique treatment for AIDS

Study shows that Omicron infections were associated with a substantially reduced risk of progression to severe clinical outcomes relative to Delta infections

Smartwatches used to monitor short-term effects of 4th BNT162b2 booster shot

Study shows safety of COVID-19 vaccines for patients treated for hypothyroidism

Population-level big data reveals COVID-19 phenotypes

Commercial T cell test offers insight into immune responses after COVID-19 infection and vaccination

SARS-CoV-2 BA.4/5 variants escape vaccine and BA.1 infection induced antibodies

Animal study suggests intranasal COVID vaccine delivery more efficient than intramuscular

Inhaled vaccines provide better protection and stronger immunity than nasal sprays, study confirms

Naturally-produced antibodies in mothers may enhance infants' immunity against bacterial pathogens

Using a harmless amoeba to protect children from dangerous infections

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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