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What is Congenital Heart Disease?

Congenital heart disease is used to describe several cardiac defects that may be found at birth and affects proper heart function to varying degrees.

6 Jul 2020

What is a Receptor-Binding Domain (RBD)?

A receptor-binding domain (RBD) is a key part of a virus located on its ‘spike’ domain that allows it to dock to body receptors to gain entry into cells.

6 Jul 2020

Role of T Cells in COVID-19

COVID-19 is an infectious respiratory disease caused by SARS-CoV-2 and the subject of an ongoing global pandemic.

6 Jul 2020

What is a Cytokine Storm?

The cytokine storm appears to play a direct role in determining the severity of SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 illness, influencing the development of ARDS.

3 Jul 2020

What is a Pseudovirus?

The pseudovirus system is a useful alternative approach that can effectively and safely screen vaccines on pathogenic viruses like SARS-CoV-2.

3 Jul 2020

What is an Antibody Titer?

An antibody titer is a type of blood test that determines the presence and level (titer) of antibodies in the blood.

2 Jul 2020

What is Trained Immunity?

Trained immunity is a newly emerging concept that defines the ability of the innate immune system to form immune memory and provide long-lasting protection.

2 Jul 2020

What is Renalase?

Renalase is a relatively recently discovered kidney protein connected to chronic kidney disease and blood pressure disorders.

1 Jul 2020

What is Convalescent Plasma Donation?

Convalescent plasma donation (for convalescent plasma therapy) has been considered for the treatment of COVID-19.

1 Jul 2020

What are Zinc-Finger Antiviral Proteins (ZAP)?

Zinc-finger antiviral proteins are produced by both human and animal cells to stop the spread of viruses by targeting viral mRNA.

30 Jun 2020

What is the Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System?

The renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) is a regulator of blood pressure and cardiovascular function, currently being researched due to COVID-19.

29 Jun 2020

Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C)

MIS-C/PIMS-TS is a rare multisystem inflammatory condition that affects children & adolescents. MIS-C is associated with exposure to COVID-19.

29 Jun 2020

What Factors Affect Antibody Production?

Research into antibody production and the effect of vaccines in terms of antibodies is very important for improving protection from diseases like COVID-19.

26 Jun 2020

What are Furin Proteases?

In order to develop treatments and vaccines to combat COVID-19, researchers have carefully examined every microscopic component of this potent virus.

26 Jun 2020

How do Coronavirus Antibody Tests Work?

The coronavirus antibody test is performed to determine the blood level of antibodies that are developed against the virus.

25 Jun 2020

What is an Overlapping Gene (OLG)?

Overlapping genes (OLGs) are two adjacent DNA segments that are partially or entirely overlapped with each other through a shared genomic location.

25 Jun 2020

What is Viral Load?

Viral load refers to the amount of virus in an infected person’s blood. This is expressed as the number of viral particles in each milliliter of blood.

24 Jun 2020

What is a Spillover Event?

Viruses can occasionally, but quite rarely, move from one species to another. This is called a spillover event but can also be known as a spillover infection.

24 Jun 2020

What are the Recommended Preventative Measures for COVID-19?

As COVID-19 has become a global pandemic, there have been widespread changes to daily life to stop the spread of the virus that at present, has no cure.

23 Jun 2020