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Antibody profiles of internal viral proteins predict severe COVID-19 outcomes

Most research on immunity to the SARS-CoV-2 virus and COVID-19 vaccine development has focused on antibody responses to the spike protein and other viral surface proteins.

24 Jun 2022

Researchers identify orally efficacious antiviral drug against respiratory syncytial virus

An oral antiviral drug that targets a key part of the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) polymerase and inhibits the synthesis of viral genetic material has been identified, a finding that could provide an effective treatment against RSV disease, according to researchers in the Center for Translational Antiviral Research at Georgia State University.

24 Jun 2022

Updated Cochrane Review: No evidence to support the use of ivermectin for treating COVID-19 infection

There remains no evidence to support the use of ivermectin for treating or preventing COVID-19 infection, state the authors of an updated Cochrane Review, which now contains 11 trials across 3409 people.

24 Jun 2022

Scientists develop suitable human cell line for anti-SARS-CoV-2 drug screening

Scientists have described the development of a modified A549 cell line that shows a robust expression of ACE2 and TMPRSS2 and high susceptibility to SARS-CoV-2 infection.

24 Jun 2022

Serologic testing captures missed children at risk for long Covid

A new study provides evidence of the utility of serologic testing in helping to pick up children with long Covid following missed diagnoses of COVID-19.

24 Jun 2022

Natural and hybrid immunity dynamics in South African mothers

Researchers evaluated natural and hybrid immunity after four COVID-19 waves in South Africa.

24 Jun 2022

Characterization of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron persistence and infectivity among children

Researchers characterized the persistence and infectivity of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron among children.

24 Jun 2022

Mapping the trajectory of SARS-CoV-2 evolution inside the host

In a recent study posted to the bioRxiv* pre-print server, researchers in the United States mapped the trajectory of within-host evolution of acute severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection.

24 Jun 2022

Ultrathin sensor helps measure different biomarkers to perform on-body chemical analysis

Researchers created a special ultrathin sensor, spun from gold, that can be attached directly to the skin without irritation or discomfort. The sensor can measure different biomarkers or substances to perform on-body chemical analysis.

24 Jun 2022

Scientists discover mechanism behind zoonotic transfer of SARS-CoV-2 virus

The original SARS-CoV-2 viral strain that emerged in early 2020 was able to latch on to sugars known as sialic acids, found on the surface of human cells, an ability that later strains did not retain.

24 Jun 2022

Epstein-Barr virus can reactivate in long COVID

In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* preprint server, researchers at the University of California, San Francisco, and Monogram Biosciences examined the connections between the post-acute sequelae of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) (PASC) and Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) reactivation.

23 Jun 2022

Fragment crystallizable-altered COVID-19 antibodies efficacious across two animal models

A recent article posted to the bioRxiv* preprint server identified numerous efficacious severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) antibodies from convalescent SARS-CoV-2 patients.

23 Jun 2022

Researchers continue a national study to evaluate COVID-19 vaccination safety pre-and post-delivery

With the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic ongoing, researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine, in collaboration with the American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology, will continue a national study to evaluate the safety of COVID-19 vaccinations during pregnancy, and monitor immune response for mother and baby following vaccinations.

23 Jun 2022

Stanford Medicine launches a diagnostic test for monkeypox

Stanford Medicine's Clinical Virology Laboratory today launched a diagnostic test for the monkeypox virus that has been identified in 42 countries and several U.S. states, including California.

23 Jun 2022

Study analyzes the contagious capacity of a single drop of saliva

A study by the UPV/EHU-University of the Basque Country has established that the two-meter safety distance may be reasonable for preventing Covid-19 infection.

23 Jun 2022

Study links post-COVID symptoms with alterations in gut microbiota

A team of scientists has recently highlighted the significance of gut microbiota alterations induced by SARS-CoV-2 in triggering post-COVID-19 symptoms.

23 Jun 2022

Scientists reveal mutational frequency in SARS-CoV-2 proteome based on structural characteristics

Scientists have focused on studying the mutational frequency of SARS-CoV-2 proteome based on structural characteristics.

23 Jun 2022

Listeria-based booster vaccine strategy offers improved protection against recurrent colorectal cancer

Colorectal, pancreatic, esophageal and stomach cancers - some of the deadliest kinds of cancer - have high recurrence rates where the cancer comes back even after successful surgery or radiation treatment.

23 Jun 2022

Mutation in SARS-CoV-2 nucleocapsid protein found to enhance replication and pathogenicity

Researchers investigated a highly variable region at residues 203 to 205 in the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) nucleocapsid (N) protein.

23 Jun 2022

SARS-CoV-2 evades natural killer cell cytotoxic responses

In a recent study posted to the bioRxiv* preprint server, researchers at Stanford University School of Medicine revealed the mechanism via severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) escapes natural killer (NK) cell cytotoxic reactions.

22 Jun 2022

Virus News and Research

Latest Virus News and Research

Antibody profiles of internal viral proteins predict severe COVID-19 outcomes

Researchers identify orally efficacious antiviral drug against respiratory syncytial virus

Updated Cochrane Review: No evidence to support the use of ivermectin for treating COVID-19 infection

Scientists develop suitable human cell line for anti-SARS-CoV-2 drug screening

Serologic testing captures missed children at risk for long Covid

Natural and hybrid immunity dynamics in South African mothers

Characterization of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron persistence and infectivity among children

Mapping the trajectory of SARS-CoV-2 evolution inside the host

Ultrathin sensor helps measure different biomarkers to perform on-body chemical analysis

Scientists discover mechanism behind zoonotic transfer of SARS-CoV-2 virus

Epstein-Barr virus can reactivate in long COVID

Fragment crystallizable-altered COVID-19 antibodies efficacious across two animal models

Researchers continue a national study to evaluate COVID-19 vaccination safety pre-and post-delivery

Stanford Medicine launches a diagnostic test for monkeypox

Study analyzes the contagious capacity of a single drop of saliva

Study links post-COVID symptoms with alterations in gut microbiota

Scientists reveal mutational frequency in SARS-CoV-2 proteome based on structural characteristics

Listeria-based booster vaccine strategy offers improved protection against recurrent colorectal cancer

Mutation in SARS-CoV-2 nucleocapsid protein found to enhance replication and pathogenicity

SARS-CoV-2 evades natural killer cell cytotoxic responses

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