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Incorporating a coronavirus antigen into MMR vaccine to produce COVID-19 immunity in kids

New research has advanced COVID-19 vaccine work in several ways: using a modified live attenuated mumps virus for delivery, showing that a more stable coronavirus spike protein stimulates a stronger immune response, and suggesting a dose up the nose has an advantage over a shot.

27 Jul 2022

A comparison of SARS-CoV-2 antibody profiles in elderly and younger individuals

Researchers evaluate antibody titers after double COVID-19 vaccination among very elderly individuals over the age of 90 and a younger population.

27 Jul 2022

Highly specialized T cells remain in blood 20 months after COVID-19

researchers analyze T-cell reactivity following recovery from COVID-19.

27 Jul 2022

The nose key to winning the war against COVID-19

researchers assess the respiratory mucosal immunity elicited by COVID-19 vaccination.

27 Jul 2022

Study reveals why service dogs may improve mental health for some veterans with PTSD

A new analysis dives into the use of service dogs by U.S. veterans who have posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), illuminating factors and mechanisms that may underlie the mental health effects of these relationships.

27 Jul 2022

CDC investigation notice highlights outbreak of Salmonella infections from small turtles purchased online

A CDC investigation notice regarding a multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections has been posted: https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/stanley-07-22/index.html

27 Jul 2022

Specific area of SARS-CoV-2 spike protein found to be a promising target for pan-coronavirus vaccine

Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute have shown that a specific area of the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein is a promising target for a pan-coronavirus vaccine that could offer some protection against new virus variants, common colds, and help prepare for future pandemics.

27 Jul 2022

Debunking some misconceptions surrounding female genital schistosomiasis

Female genital schistosomiasis - FGS - affects an estimated 56 million women in Sub-Saharan Africa. But not much is known about how this debilitating condition affects women in Sub-Saharan Africa, despite its prevalence.

27 Jul 2022

India, Pakistan tackle backslide in child immunizations

India and other South Asian countries must deal with a dangerous backslide in routine infant vaccinations during 2019—2021 brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic and restrictions imposed to counter its spread, say UNICEF officials.

27 Jul 2022

Study finds specific molecular barriers to SARS-CoV-2 replication in bat cells

Bat cells have specific molecular barriers to deal with SARS-CoV-2 replication, according to a study published in Journal of Virology —publication of the American Society of Microbiology— which includes the participation of Jordi Serra-Cobo, lecturer of the Faculty of Biology and the Biodiversity Research Institute (IRBio) of the University of Barcelona and expert on ecoepidemiological studies.

27 Jul 2022

'Western style' diet high in fat and sugar can negatively affect breast milk and baby's health

A diet high in sugar and fat such as burgers, fries and fizzy drinks can negatively affect a new mother's breast milk and baby's health even before the child is conceived.

27 Jul 2022

Epigenetic age acceleration could be used as a biomarker to estimate functional and cognitive aging

A first-of-its-kind study of 1,813 older women suggests that the accelerated biological aging of the body - epigenetic age acceleration specifically - is associated with lower odds of living to be 90 years old and also being physically mobile and having intact mental function.

27 Jul 2022

Investigating an effective linear deoxyribonucleic acid COVID-19 vaccine option for domestic cats

In a new study, investigators studied a linear deoxyribonucleic acid (linDNA) SARS-CoV-2 vaccine option in felines.

27 Jul 2022

Increased resistance to human interferons could be a potential driver of SARS-CoV-2 evolution

Researchers compared the potency of 17 human interferons (IFNs) against multiple SARS-CoV-2 variants.

27 Jul 2022

Study shows SARS-CoV-2 impairs interferon production through NSP2-induced repression of mRNA translation

Researchers discovered a SARS-CoV-2 non-structural protein 2 (NSP2)-mediated mechanism by which it suppresses the production of interferon-beta (IFN-β) in host cells.

27 Jul 2022

Scientists receive $3.9 million NIH grant to eradicate HIV from the brain

Finding a cure for HIV has been extremely difficult, in part because the virus hides from antiretroviral treatments in one of the hardest places to reach: the brain.

27 Jul 2022

Damaging effects of blue light exposure worsen with age

The damaging effects of daily, lifelong exposure to the blue light emanating from phones, computers and household fixtures worsen as a person ages, new research by Oregon State University suggests.

27 Jul 2022

Study shows how changing stroke care protocols could improve triage and patient's survival

Implementing severity-based field triage leads to faster treatment and less disability for stroke patients. The research presented today at the Society of NeuroInterventional Surgery's 19th Annual Meeting, and now published online in the Journal of NeuroInterventional Surgery, shows that states that use field-based stroke severity triage as part of their Emergency Medical Systems (EMS) transport protocols give severe stroke patients more rapid access to specially trained neuroendovascular care teams and lifesaving thrombectomy.

27 Jul 2022

Innovative technology reveals new insights into cellular reservoirs of HIV

In a presentation today at AIDS 2022, the 24th International AIDS Conference in Montreal, scientists with the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases' (NIAID) Vaccine Research Center (VRC) and their collaborators described how their use of cutting-edge technology revealed new insights into cellular reservoirs of HIV and what those observations could mean for the next steps in HIV cure research. NIAID is part of the National Institutes of Health.

27 Jul 2022

Research can pave the way for early detection of biliary tract cancer

One of the deadliest forms of cancer is biliary tract cancer. Only one in three patients diagnosed with the disease is operable. The rest must settle for life-sustaining treatment.

27 Jul 2022

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Incorporating a coronavirus antigen into MMR vaccine to produce COVID-19 immunity in kids

A comparison of SARS-CoV-2 antibody profiles in elderly and younger individuals

Highly specialized T cells remain in blood 20 months after COVID-19

The nose key to winning the war against COVID-19

Study reveals why service dogs may improve mental health for some veterans with PTSD

CDC investigation notice highlights outbreak of Salmonella infections from small turtles purchased online

Specific area of SARS-CoV-2 spike protein found to be a promising target for pan-coronavirus vaccine

Debunking some misconceptions surrounding female genital schistosomiasis

India, Pakistan tackle backslide in child immunizations

Study finds specific molecular barriers to SARS-CoV-2 replication in bat cells

'Western style' diet high in fat and sugar can negatively affect breast milk and baby's health

Epigenetic age acceleration could be used as a biomarker to estimate functional and cognitive aging

Investigating an effective linear deoxyribonucleic acid COVID-19 vaccine option for domestic cats

Increased resistance to human interferons could be a potential driver of SARS-CoV-2 evolution

Study shows SARS-CoV-2 impairs interferon production through NSP2-induced repression of mRNA translation

Scientists receive $3.9 million NIH grant to eradicate HIV from the brain

Damaging effects of blue light exposure worsen with age

Study shows how changing stroke care protocols could improve triage and patient's survival

Innovative technology reveals new insights into cellular reservoirs of HIV

Research can pave the way for early detection of biliary tract cancer

Advancing Menopause Care: Non-Hormonal Treatments for Vasomotor Symptoms

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