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Comparison of SARS-CoV-2 test performance by sample type and modality in close contacts of SARS-CoV-2 cases

In this study, researchers looked at how well molecular and antigen testing performed in symptomatic and asymptomatic close contacts of SARS-CoV-2 positive people.

10 Feb 2022

Omicron resists antibodies, causes less severe disease than previous SARS-CoV-2variants

In two recent studies, researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis found evidence that the omicron variant of the virus that causes COVID-19 causes less severe disease than previous variants — at least in rodents — but that many antibody-based therapies may not be effective against it.

10 Feb 2022

Regular surveillance testing of a community can prevent Covid-19 outbreaks

Covid-19 is often asymptomatic and can lead infected individuals to spread the disease without knowing it. Yet, regular surveillance testing of a community can catch these cases and prevent outbreaks.

10 Feb 2022

Persistent Ebola virus can hide in the brain and re-emerge to cause fatal disease

In a groundbreaking study published today, scientists describe how Ebola virus, which can persist in certain areas of the body, can re-emerge to cause fatal disease - even long after treatment with monoclonal antibodies.

9 Feb 2022

Super-resolution imaging of the human coronavirus genome during infection

Using high-throughput confocal super-resolution microscopy, scientists visualize the genomic material of the human coronavirus HCoV-229E.

9 Feb 2022

The serious risks COVID-19 may pose during pregnancy

Researchers report on the potential for serious maternal illness or death during or following a pregnancy complicated by COVID-19.

9 Feb 2022

How SARS-CoV-2 infection progresses throughout the respiratory system

Researchers discuss the progression of SARS-CoV-2 infection throughout the respiratory epithelium.

9 Feb 2022

New reagent-free SARS-CoV-2 detection technique based on machine learning and Raman spectroscopy

The novel coronavirus, or SARS-CoV-2, which causes the highly contagious COVID-19, has infected millions of people worldwide.

9 Feb 2022

Economic hardships and reliance on outside hep associated with high COVID-19 rates in older Latinos

Older Latinos are among the groups hardest hit by COVID-19 infection and death, yet research on the factors behind these disparities has been limited.

9 Feb 2022

University of Michigan expert discusses about COVID-19 vaccine for kids under 5

The FDA will consider authorizing two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine for kids under 5 on an emergency basis, with the possibility for a third.

9 Feb 2022

Study explores wastewater surveillance of US military installations to mitigate the spread of SARS-CoV-2

Researchers investigated the application of wastewater surveillance of seagoing military vessels and U.S. coast guard installations to mitigate the spread of SARS-CoV-2.

9 Feb 2022

Study compares the neutralizing potential of antibodies against two Omicron variants

A new study investigates if the two SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variants BA.1 and BA.2 are comparable with respect to their ability to evade the host immunity induced by vaccination or prior infection.

9 Feb 2022

Single-cell sequencing provides detailed insight into early SARS-CoV-2 infection in the lungs

What is going on at the single-cell level in the first days of SARS-CoV-2 infection in the lungs?

9 Feb 2022

Induction and stability of vaccine-specific antibodies in multiple sclerosis patients on different disease-modifying therapies

Researchers have investigated the lack of response to treatment in certain multiple sclerosis patients.

9 Feb 2022

Implications of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic on influenza epidemics

A new study investigated the effect of low circulating seasonal influenza virus during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic on the antibody titers against influenza during the same period.

9 Feb 2022

Dynamics and longevity of antibody response from COVID-19 convalescents across the clinical spectrum

Researchers investigated the dynamics and longevity of neutralizing antibody response up to 480 days after the onset of infection in convalescent COVID-19 patients.

9 Feb 2022

Study explores inflammation of endothelial cells by exosomes from COVID-19 patients

In a new study, researchers revealed that the nucleotide-binding oligomerization domain-like receptors or NOD-like receptors family pyrin domain containing 3 (NLRP3) inflammasome is activated by the exosomes from plasma in COVID-19.

9 Feb 2022

Study explores adaptive immunity and neutralizing antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 variants post-immunization in cancer patients

Researchers have conducted a prospective, longitudinal cohort study to analyze COVID-19 immunity in patients with cancer.

9 Feb 2022

Polio, chickenpox, measles, now covid. It’s time to consult history on school vaccine mandates

The rapid spread of omicron across the nation — and the finding that vaccines continue to provide strong protection against severe disease — brings covid-19 one step closer, perhaps, to truly earning its place on the list of diseases that have been tamed by vaccines.

9 Feb 2022

Antarctic soil sample from 2018 adds to the enigma of the COVID-19 pandemic

The origin of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has long been debated among scientists. However, prior research found early genetic material of a unique SARS-CoV-2 variant from the soil on King George Island, Antarctica between 24 December 2018 and 13th January 2019.

9 Feb 2022

Virus News and Research

Latest Virus News and Research

Comparison of SARS-CoV-2 test performance by sample type and modality in close contacts of SARS-CoV-2 cases

Omicron resists antibodies, causes less severe disease than previous SARS-CoV-2variants

Regular surveillance testing of a community can prevent Covid-19 outbreaks

Persistent Ebola virus can hide in the brain and re-emerge to cause fatal disease

Super-resolution imaging of the human coronavirus genome during infection

The serious risks COVID-19 may pose during pregnancy

How SARS-CoV-2 infection progresses throughout the respiratory system

New reagent-free SARS-CoV-2 detection technique based on machine learning and Raman spectroscopy

Economic hardships and reliance on outside hep associated with high COVID-19 rates in older Latinos

University of Michigan expert discusses about COVID-19 vaccine for kids under 5

Study explores wastewater surveillance of US military installations to mitigate the spread of SARS-CoV-2

Study compares the neutralizing potential of antibodies against two Omicron variants

Single-cell sequencing provides detailed insight into early SARS-CoV-2 infection in the lungs

Induction and stability of vaccine-specific antibodies in multiple sclerosis patients on different disease-modifying therapies

Implications of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic on influenza epidemics

Dynamics and longevity of antibody response from COVID-19 convalescents across the clinical spectrum

Study explores inflammation of endothelial cells by exosomes from COVID-19 patients

Study explores adaptive immunity and neutralizing antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 variants post-immunization in cancer patients

Polio, chickenpox, measles, now covid. It’s time to consult history on school vaccine mandates

Antarctic soil sample from 2018 adds to the enigma of the COVID-19 pandemic

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