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Chemical in leafy greens could prevent infections by coronaviruses including SARS-CoV-2

Researchers discuss the use of the isothiocyanate sulforaphane for the treatment of both SARS-CoV-2 and HCoV-OC43 infections.

30 Mar 2022

Clinical trials for experimental HIV vaccines based on mRNA technology begin in United States

Scientists urge African leaders to demand fair licensing following clinical trials of an HIV vaccine candidate.

30 Mar 2022

Understanding COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy and decision-making during pregnancy

In a new study, researchers used a web-based survey to analyze COVID-19 vaccine-related awareness and hesitance in pregnant Californians.

30 Mar 2022

Covid and schizophrenia: Why this deadly mix can deepen knowledge of the brain disease

Most of the time, the voices in Keris Myrick’s head don’t bother her. They stay in the background or say nice things. But sometimes they get loud and mean — like when a deadly pandemic descended on the world.

30 Mar 2022

Minimal system for SARS-CoV-2 based virus-like particle production to study viral assembly and entry

Researchers proposed an optimal system to generate SARS-CoV-2 virus-like particles for examining viral assembly and entry into target host cells.

30 Mar 2022

Divalent SARS-CoV-2 fusion vaccine found to be effective in mice

Researchers bioengineered a divalent fusion vaccine by combining the immunogenic region of the nucleocapsid protein and the receptor-binding domain of the spike protein of SARS-CoV-2.

30 Mar 2022

Preclinical investigation of intranasal adjuvanted COVID-19 vaccine

A new study reported systemic and mucosal immunity against SARS-CoV-2 via intranasal delivery of a vaccine containing recombinant SARS-CoV-2 antigens, nucleocapsid, and spike subunit.

30 Mar 2022

Engineering rotavirus-based vaccine vectors expressing SARS-CoV-2 spike epitopes

Researchers proposed rotavirus-based vaccine vectors with the potential for developing polyvalent vaccines targeting multiple enteric viruses, including SARS-CoV-2.

30 Mar 2022

The potential efficacy of nasal nanoparticle COVID-19 vaccines

The current paper reviews progress in this field regarding nasal nanoparticle vaccines for COVID-19.

30 Mar 2022

Study investigates whether coinfection with multiple SARS-CoV-2 variants exists in COVID-19 patients

A new study shows that multiple variants of this virus may coinfect the same patient, using both genomic sequencing data and computational models.

30 Mar 2022

A ferritin nanoparticle candidate vaccine for COVID

In a recent study published on the bioRxiv* preprint server, the immunogenicity, and effectiveness of SARS-CoV-2 spike ferritin nanoparticle (SpFN) adjuvanted with aluminum hydroxide (AlOH3) or Army Liposomal Formulation QS-21 (ALFQ) in a cynomolgus macaque (CM) COVID-19 model was evaluated.

30 Mar 2022

Immunity against SARS-CoV-2 BA.1, BA.2, and BA.3 after three doses of BNT162b2 vaccine

A new study assesses the neutralization of three Omicron sublineages by BNT162b2-vaccinated sera collected one month after the third vaccine dose. A preprint version of the study is available on the bioRxiv* server while the article undergoes peer review.

29 Mar 2022

FDA approves second COVID-19 booster dose for older and immunocompromised individuals

Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized a second booster dose of either the Pfizer-BioNTech or the Moderna COVID-19 vaccines for older people and certain immunocompromised individuals.

29 Mar 2022

Government provides new guidance for living with COVID

People at risk of serious illness from COVID-19, and eligible for treatments, will continue to get free tests to use if they develop symptoms, along with NHS and adult social care staff and those in other high-risk settings, Health and Social Care Secretary Sajid Javid announced today (Tuesday 29 March).

29 Mar 2022

Study provides further assurances about the safety of COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy

Researchers have found that receiving a COVID-19 vaccine during pregnancy does not lead to increases in the frequency of complications around the time of childbirth.

29 Mar 2022

Study shows potential inhibition of SARS-CoV-2 main protease by natural phytochemicals

A new study assessed the molecular dynamics of potentially active natural phytochemicals to target the SARS-CoV-2 main protease.

29 Mar 2022

Viewpoint explains how T cell testing can help research on population-level SARS-CoV-2 adaptive immunity and inform public health policies

A recent viewpoint illustrated that evaluating T cell responses to COVID-19 is essential to inform public health initiatives.

29 Mar 2022

Vaccine News and Research

Latest Vaccine News and Research

Chemical in leafy greens could prevent infections by coronaviruses including SARS-CoV-2

Clinical trials for experimental HIV vaccines based on mRNA technology begin in United States

Understanding COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy and decision-making during pregnancy

Covid and schizophrenia: Why this deadly mix can deepen knowledge of the brain disease

Minimal system for SARS-CoV-2 based virus-like particle production to study viral assembly and entry

Divalent SARS-CoV-2 fusion vaccine found to be effective in mice

Preclinical investigation of intranasal adjuvanted COVID-19 vaccine

Engineering rotavirus-based vaccine vectors expressing SARS-CoV-2 spike epitopes

The potential efficacy of nasal nanoparticle COVID-19 vaccines

Study investigates whether coinfection with multiple SARS-CoV-2 variants exists in COVID-19 patients

A ferritin nanoparticle candidate vaccine for COVID

Immunity against SARS-CoV-2 BA.1, BA.2, and BA.3 after three doses of BNT162b2 vaccine

FDA approves second COVID-19 booster dose for older and immunocompromised individuals

Government provides new guidance for living with COVID

Study provides further assurances about the safety of COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy

Study shows potential inhibition of SARS-CoV-2 main protease by natural phytochemicals

Viewpoint explains how T cell testing can help research on population-level SARS-CoV-2 adaptive immunity and inform public health policies

Evaluating serological responses to repeated COVID-19 vaccination in kidney transplant recipients

Study explores the waning efficacy of SARS-CoV-2 ChAdOx1 and BNT162b2 vaccines

Immune response dynamics following COVID-19 heterologous and homologous vaccinations

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

Real-time Raman monitoring for pharmaceutical hot melt extrusion

Synthetic Psychedelics: A Growing Public Health Concern

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Vaccine News and Research

Latest Vaccine News and Research

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

Real-time Raman monitoring for pharmaceutical hot melt extrusion

Synthetic Psychedelics: A Growing Public Health Concern

How the Vutara VXL simplifies single-molecule imaging

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