Shanet Susan Alex

Comparing SARS-CoV-2 Delta and Omicron waves in Germany

In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* preprint server, researchers compared the outcomes and characteristics of hospitalized severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) patients during the SARS-CoV-2 Delta and Omicron variants’ dominant periods in Germany.

Antibody response following Omicron BA.2 infection is lower than BA.1

In a recent report posted to the medRxiv* preprint server, researchers determined immune responses generated by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) Omicron BA.2 and BA.1 sublineage infections in prior virus-infected and naïve subjects.

Unique heightened aggregation of SARS-CoV-2 Delta variant spike pseudotyped particles

A recent study illustrated the enhanced distinct clustering of pseudotyped particles (PPs) expressing the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) Delta variant.

Scientists find critical role for Hippo signaling pathway in COVID-19 pathogenesis

A recent article posted to the bioRxiv* preprint server illustrated that the activation of the Hippo signaling pathway upon severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection aids the host antiviral response.

The relationship between household type, COVID-19 and mental health

Researchers demonstrated the relationship between the built environment with a common element and coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) transmission and mental health conditions.

SARS-CoV-2 Omicron BA.2 sublineage outbreak aggravated by low population immunity in Hong Kong

A new study illustrated that inadequate population immunity exacerbated the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron BA.2 sublineage outbreak in Hong Kong.

Ultralong bovine antibody targets cryptic and conserved epitope on SARS-CoV and SARS-CoV-2

Researchers identified an ultralong bovine antibody that neutralizes SARS-CoV-2 and SARS-CoV.

Study explores phytochemical-based antivirals against SARS-CoV-2 infection

A new study depicted plant-based biologically active antiviral agents that are effective against SARS-CoV-2 infection.

Substantial SARS-CoV-2 infection in perivascular cells of inflamed blood vessels

A new study demonstrated that vascular inflammation leads to heightened SARS-CoV-2 infection in perivascular cells.

Study explores the antibody evasion pattern of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron sublineages