Zika Virus News and Research

Latest Zika Virus News and Research

Study detects the presence of SARS-CoV-2 in semen along with low sperm count

A new study reported findings of semen analysis from a prospective COVID-19 cohort study.

15 Oct 2021

Anti-rheumatic drug as a potential candidate for treating COVID-19

The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) produces inflammatory cytokine storms. But an FDA-approved anti-rheumatic drug, Auranofin, used to treat autoimmune and infectious diseases, may also help serve as an antiviral treatment for COVID-19 infection.

13 Oct 2021

New eco-friendly solution to fight against malaria

Mosquitoes can and do feed on HMBPP-supplemented beetroot juice. This is the findings of a study at Stockholm University.

12 Oct 2021

Failures and findings from randomized clinical trials in COVID-19 convalescent plasma

Researchers complete an extensive search on previously published studies to understand the efficacy of convalescent plasma in treating COVID-19.

20 Sep 2021

Antiviral compound RG10 acts via intracellular SARS-CoV-2-ER dynamics

A new study describes a small molecule referred to as RG10 that may have potent antiviral activity against SARS-CoV-2 in human cells.

16 Sep 2021

Children with CZS-associated microcephaly show severe neurodevelopmental impairments

At age two, children who were born with neurological abnormalities due to congenital Zika Virus (ZIKV) have a range of neurodevelopmental profiles that can be tracked using a routine neurological assessment, according to a new study published this week in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Dr. Albert Ko of Yale University, US and Dr. Federico Costa of The Federal University of Bahia, Brazil, and their colleagues.

15 Sep 2021

Microscopy paired with AI leads to a fast, accurate, and cost-effective COVID-19 test

Beckman researchers paired microscopy with artificial intelligence to develop a COVID-19 test that's fast, accurate, and cost-effective. All we need to do is say "ahh."

12 Sep 2021

Recognizing viral genomes in quick, ‘CRISP’ ways

Researchers from China recently reviewed the latest advancements, applications, and prospects of virus detection using CRISPR-Cas systems.

27 Aug 2021

Activation of NLRP3 inflammasome by the N protein of SARS-CoV-2 to induce hyperinflammation

A new study has revealed the mechanism by which the SARS-CoV-2 N protein activates NLRP3 inflammasomes to induce hyperinflammation.

5 Aug 2021

New study disproves suspicion that dengue raises risk of zika-related microcephaly

A pregnant woman infected by zika virus does not face a greater risk of giving birth to a baby with microcephaly if she has previously been exposed to dengue virus, according to a Brazilian study that compared data for pregnant women in Rio de Janeiro and Manaus.

20 Jul 2021

Plant compounds inhibit Mpro of SARS-CoV-2 and HCoV-229E in vitro

A group of researchers recently discussed their findings that a group of plant flavonols and dihydroflavonols exhibit antiviral efficacy against both SARS-CoV-2 and HCoV-229E.

6 Jul 2021

The technology behind face masks that can diagnose COVID-19

Researchers have recently incorporated technology into standard face masks to detect the presence of SARS-CoV-2.

29 Jun 2021

Differences in monocyte subsets between severe COVID-19 and long COVID

Researchers in the United States and Costa Rica have identified differences in the proportions of monocyte subsets that occur in severe cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) following infection with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and post-acute sequelae of COVID-19 (PASC), often referred to as “Long COVID”.

28 Jun 2021

Zika Virus News and Research

Latest Zika Virus News and Research

Study detects the presence of SARS-CoV-2 in semen along with low sperm count

Anti-rheumatic drug as a potential candidate for treating COVID-19

New eco-friendly solution to fight against malaria

Failures and findings from randomized clinical trials in COVID-19 convalescent plasma

Antiviral compound RG10 acts via intracellular SARS-CoV-2-ER dynamics

Children with CZS-associated microcephaly show severe neurodevelopmental impairments

Microscopy paired with AI leads to a fast, accurate, and cost-effective COVID-19 test

Recognizing viral genomes in quick, ‘CRISP’ ways

Activation of NLRP3 inflammasome by the N protein of SARS-CoV-2 to induce hyperinflammation

New study disproves suspicion that dengue raises risk of zika-related microcephaly

Plant compounds inhibit Mpro of SARS-CoV-2 and HCoV-229E in vitro

The technology behind face masks that can diagnose COVID-19

Differences in monocyte subsets between severe COVID-19 and long COVID

COVID-19 virus can infect the testes, hamster study shows

The role of natural killer cells in fight against viral infections including SARS-CoV-2

Equitable sharing of bioimaging technologies is crucial for global health

Anti-viral treatment can stop the spread of lab modeled SARS-CoV-2 by 99.5%

Anti-viral treatment can stop the spread of lab modeled SARS-CoV-2 by 99.5%

SNPRC at Texas Biomed awarded $37 million NIH grant to continue operations into 2026

Role of traditional medicine against SARS-CoV-2

Exploring the intersection of biology and proteomics

Unlocking the Secrets of Multiple Sclerosis Progression: Brain-Immune Cell Communication

Passing on Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Health risks for male offspring of women with PCOS

Zika Virus News and Research

Latest Zika Virus News and Research

Exploring the intersection of biology and proteomics

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Passing on Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Health risks for male offspring of women with PCOS

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