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Neutralizing antibodies produced following COVID-19 BNT162b2 vaccine found to activate complement cascade

Researchers investigated the complement component 1q (C1q) binding and subsequent complement activation by neutralizing antibodies (nAbs) produced following COVID-19 vaccination.

2 May 2022

The generation of SARS-CoV-2 virus-like particles in insect cells

Researchers have reported the development of a promising COVID-19 vaccine candidate which is based on SARS-CoV-2 VLPs, derived from the co-expression of the spike, membrane, and envelope structural proteins in the baculovirus expression system.

2 May 2022

Development of prioritization tool to further the role of equity in global COVID-19 vaccine allocation

A new study proposed a conceptual framework (COVID-NEEDS) that assessed whether vaccine needs are impacted by social, health, and economic conditions of COVID-19 and associated NPIs.

2 May 2022

Higher vaccination coverage associated with lower rates of population-level COVID-19 mortality and incidence in the US

By using data representing 80% of the US population, researchers have found that increased vaccination coverage against COVID-19 can be linked to a reduced incidence of cases and deaths.

2 May 2022

SARS-CoV-2-specific T cells are broader after vaccination than after infection

In a recent study published in the Nature Microbiology journal, researchers investigated the characteristics of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection in convalescent and vaccinated individuals.

1 May 2022

$Can fractional doses of COVID-19 vaccines protect against SARS-CoV-2?$

Can fractional doses of COVID-19 vaccines protect against SARS-CoV-2?

A recent research paper posted to the Research Square* preprint server assessed the dose fractionation of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) vaccines.

1 May 2022

Weill Cornell Medicine honors students, staff for exemplary efforts to promote diversity and inclusion

Weill Cornell Medicine honored a dozen faculty, trainees, students and staff April 25 for their outstanding service and leadership in promoting diversity at the academic medical institution.

29 Apr 2022

SARS-CoV-2 Mpro inhibitors built on rattlesnake venom scaffold

A new study describes the development of new molecules with inhibitory activity against the SARS-CoV-2 viral main protease (Mpro) enzyme, based on rattlesnake venom.

29 Apr 2022

Serious Shortage Protocols issued to limit the dispensing of 3 Hormone Replacement Therapy products

Urgent action is being taken to ensure women across the UK will be able to more reliably access HRT products, as the Health and Social Care Secretary Sajid Javid issues Serious Shortage Protocols (SSPs) to limit the dispensing of 3 HRT products to 3 months' supply.

29 Apr 2022

Safety and immunogenicity of three-dose vaccination with the Pfizer/BioNtech SARS-CoV-2 mRNA vaccine

A recent article published in the Med journal reported that the SARS-CoV-2 booster vaccinations enhance the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron sublineage neutralizations.

29 Apr 2022

Identifying the immunological correlate of protection to predict the efficacy of new coronavirus vaccines

Researchers discussed the validity of the equation derived by Khoury et al. and reported by Muena et al. regarding the immunological correlate of protection to predict the efficacy of new coronavirus vaccines in a real-world setting.

29 Apr 2022

Clinical characteristics of immunocompromised patients infected with the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant

Researchers examined the characteristics and outcomes of COVID-19 in immunocompromised patients.

29 Apr 2022

Chimeric Delta-Omicron RBD-dimer vaccine found to be effective against SARS-CoV-2 variants

In a new study, researchers described their self-designed chimeric receptor-binding domain-dimer vaccine approach to adapt SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern and variants of interest.

29 Apr 2022

Lower COVID-19 mortality among physically active individuals in Sub-Saharan Africa

Researchers enlisted the benefits of physical activity and being outdoors in reducing the incidence, prevalence, and severity of COVID-19 among low-income populations.

29 Apr 2022

Study reports an orally available SARS-CoV-2 Mpro inhibitor with potent in vivo antiviral activity

Researchers examined the efficiency of the main protease (Mpro) inhibitor against SARS-CoV-2.

29 Apr 2022

Understanding sex differences in the pathophysiology of SARS-CoV-2 infection

A recent study published in the journal Immunology analyzed whether sex mattered in the immune response to SARS-CoV-2.

29 Apr 2022

Study finds curcumin is a potential therapeutic agent against the Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2

A recent study demonstrated that the phytochemical curcumin is a potent therapeutic prospect against the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant

29 Apr 2022

Sartorius Launches the Octet® SF3 SPR System, Strengthening its Leadership in Advanced Label-Free Bioanalytics

Sartorius Octet® becomes the only brand to offer the two leading label-free technologies: BLI and SPR.

From Sartorius 29 Apr 2022

Improving Medical Communication through Social Media

News-Medical interviews Dr. Benjamin Schmidt about using social media to highlight different perspectives in the medical community and improve communication between patients and doctors.

29 Apr 2022

Study shows polysaccharides of seaweed and abalone inhibit SARS-CoV-2 in vitro

A new study published in Marine Drugs evaluated the inhibitory effect of three polysaccharides, crude polysaccharide from Hizikia fusiforme (CPHF), crude polysaccharide from Sargassum horneri (CPSH), and crude polysaccharide from abalone viscera (CPAV) on the propagation of SARS-CoV-2 in vitro.

28 Apr 2022

Vaccine News and Research

Latest Vaccine News and Research

Neutralizing antibodies produced following COVID-19 BNT162b2 vaccine found to activate complement cascade

The generation of SARS-CoV-2 virus-like particles in insect cells

Development of prioritization tool to further the role of equity in global COVID-19 vaccine allocation

Higher vaccination coverage associated with lower rates of population-level COVID-19 mortality and incidence in the US

SARS-CoV-2-specific T cells are broader after vaccination than after infection

Can fractional doses of COVID-19 vaccines protect against SARS-CoV-2?

Weill Cornell Medicine honors students, staff for exemplary efforts to promote diversity and inclusion

SARS-CoV-2 Mpro inhibitors built on rattlesnake venom scaffold

Serious Shortage Protocols issued to limit the dispensing of 3 Hormone Replacement Therapy products

Safety and immunogenicity of three-dose vaccination with the Pfizer/BioNtech SARS-CoV-2 mRNA vaccine

Identifying the immunological correlate of protection to predict the efficacy of new coronavirus vaccines

Clinical characteristics of immunocompromised patients infected with the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant

Chimeric Delta-Omicron RBD-dimer vaccine found to be effective against SARS-CoV-2 variants

Lower COVID-19 mortality among physically active individuals in Sub-Saharan Africa

Study reports an orally available SARS-CoV-2 Mpro inhibitor with potent in vivo antiviral activity

Understanding sex differences in the pathophysiology of SARS-CoV-2 infection

Study finds curcumin is a potential therapeutic agent against the Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2

Sartorius Launches the Octet® SF3 SPR System, Strengthening its Leadership in Advanced Label-Free Bioanalytics

Improving Medical Communication through Social Media

Study shows polysaccharides of seaweed and abalone inhibit SARS-CoV-2 in vitro

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

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

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