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Study finds MK-4482 inhibits replication of multiple SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern in Syrian hamster COVID-19 model

Researchers found that an antiviral drug, was effective against SARS-CoV-2 variants, including the recently emerged Omicron variant, in Syrian hamsters.

1 Mar 2022

Study finds striking variations in SARS-CoV-2-related mortalities in North and South regions of the USA

In a new study, researchers estimated the COVID-19-associated mortality in the United States between January 3, 2020, and September 26, 2021.

1 Mar 2022

Recombinant adenovirus vector vaccine generates mucosal antibodies against SARS-CoV-2

In a recent study posted to the bioRxiv* server, researchers assessed the immunogenicity of the self-developed recombinant adenovirus vector (rAd5) vaccine on macaques. They evaluated the efficacy of three candidate vaccines, ED88, ED90, and ED94, to select the most appropriate one for future development.

1 Mar 2022

A study on the evolution of avian coronavirus escape mutants in vitro

A recent study included an in vitro assessment of the effect of antibody titers and vaccine combinations on the emergence of escape mutants of AvCoV.

28 Feb 2022

Study compares heterologous and homologous third vaccination in kidney transplant recipients

A new study assesses the comparative neutralizing antibody level elicited by three mRNA vaccine doses to a heterologous COVID-19 vaccine regimen.

28 Feb 2022

Breakthrough SARS-CoV-2 infection peaks at 5 months

A new study describes the incidence of breakthrough infection with SARS-CoV-2 after vaccination with one of the nucleic acid or viral vector vaccines.

28 Feb 2022

Scientists investigate the antiviral properties of cow milk protein against SARS-CoV-2 variants

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to claim lives around the world, dairy scientists may have a surprising role to play. In a new report published in the Journal of Dairy Science, scientists from the University of Michigan (Ann Arbor, MI, USA) and Glanbia PLC Research and Development (Twin Falls, ID, USA) have collaborated to investigate the antiviral properties of cow milk protein against variants of SARS-CoV-2, the virus behind the illness.

28 Feb 2022

Researchers create model to explore SARS-CoV-2 Omicron and Delta supremacy

In a new study, researchers have created a model to help identify the dynamics of Delta and Omicron infection in the US, as well as explore the effects of various factors on the overall COVID-19 pandemic.

28 Feb 2022

Assessing COVID-19 vaccination preferences of younger adults in Canada

A new study investigated the preferences of younger Canadian adults towards COVID-19 vaccination.

28 Feb 2022

Immunity before and after the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant in South Africa

Researchers conducted a national epidemiological survey to determine the seropositivity against SARS-CoV-2 before the emergence of the novel Omicron variant of concern.

28 Feb 2022

Peptide-based vaccine fails to protect mice against SARS-CoV-2 despite T cell response

A recent study observed that peptide-based vaccination against SARS-CoV-2 failed to protect mice against COVID-19, albeit eliciting T cell responses.

28 Feb 2022

Antibody prevalence found to be highest among secondary school students in England

Over three quarters of secondary school pupils and nearly half of primary schools pupils are estimated to have had antibodies against COVID-19 in December last year, according to new data from the Schools Infection Survey (SIS).

28 Feb 2022

Study finds lower prevalence of post-acute SARS-CoV-2 symptomology in vaccinated individuals

In a recent study, researchers evaluated the effect of COVID-19 vaccines on the symptomatic prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 infections beyond the acute phase of the disease.

28 Feb 2022

Health events amongst pregnant females after COVID-19 vaccination

Researchers evidenced that mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccines are safe in pregnancy, with lower rates of significant AEFIs in pregnant women than non-pregnant females.

28 Feb 2022

The need for a holistic and unbiased approach to develop a more universal vaccine for coronaviruses

Researchers emphasized the need to take on a holistic and unbiased approach to develop a universal vaccine for coronaviruses, including SARS-CoV-2, which is a biomedical priority during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

28 Feb 2022

Study finds Omicron sublineage BA.2 is less pathogenic in rodent models than prior SARS-CoV-2 variants

Researchers evaluated the pathogenicity and replication potential of SARS-CoV-2 VOC Omicron lineage, BA.2 in immunocompetent mice and hamsters.

28 Feb 2022

From Alabama to Utah, efforts to vaccinate Medicaid enrollees against covid run into obstacles

Medicaid enrollees continue to get vaccinated against covid at far lower rates than the general population despite vigorous outreach efforts by government officials and private organizations to get low-income people inoculated, according to data from several states.

28 Feb 2022

Vaccine News and Research

Latest Vaccine News and Research

Study finds MK-4482 inhibits replication of multiple SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern in Syrian hamster COVID-19 model

Study finds striking variations in SARS-CoV-2-related mortalities in North and South regions of the USA

Recombinant adenovirus vector vaccine generates mucosal antibodies against SARS-CoV-2

A study on the evolution of avian coronavirus escape mutants in vitro

Study compares heterologous and homologous third vaccination in kidney transplant recipients

Breakthrough SARS-CoV-2 infection peaks at 5 months

Scientists investigate the antiviral properties of cow milk protein against SARS-CoV-2 variants

Researchers create model to explore SARS-CoV-2 Omicron and Delta supremacy

Assessing COVID-19 vaccination preferences of younger adults in Canada

Immunity before and after the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant in South Africa

Peptide-based vaccine fails to protect mice against SARS-CoV-2 despite T cell response

Antibody prevalence found to be highest among secondary school students in England

Study finds lower prevalence of post-acute SARS-CoV-2 symptomology in vaccinated individuals

Health events amongst pregnant females after COVID-19 vaccination

The need for a holistic and unbiased approach to develop a more universal vaccine for coronaviruses

Study finds Omicron sublineage BA.2 is less pathogenic in rodent models than prior SARS-CoV-2 variants

From Alabama to Utah, efforts to vaccinate Medicaid enrollees against covid run into obstacles

Vaccination reduces risk of long-COVID

Study determines effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccination against Omicron variant in high-risk indoor settings

Will Omicron BA.2 become the next dominant variant?

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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How the Vutara VXL simplifies single-molecule imaging

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