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SARS-CoV-2 spike protein characteristics responsible for viral evolution in human hosts

Researchers directly compared the pre-fusion spikes of SARS-CoV-2 Alpha and Beta variants with the original Wuhan strain and the D614G-only variant.

8 Mar 2022

Stress appears to have a negative effect on the learning of movements in mice

Stress seems to have a negative effect on the learning of movements - at least in mice. This is the conclusion of a recent study at the University of Bonn.

8 Mar 2022

Physical activity may help protect cognitive abilities of the aging brain

We all know we should exercise and eat healthy. But doing that isn't just good for maintaining your figure as you age.

8 Mar 2022

Study explores immune escape mutations caused by prolonged viral shedding in immunocompromised COVID-19 patient

A new study examined a unique case of extended viral shedding in an immunocompromised patient that produced a series of SARS-CoV-2 immune escape mutations over a seven-month period.

8 Mar 2022

Omicron-based vaccine candidate generated to assess whether immunogenicity could be further improved

Researchers developed a vaccine candidate termed Ad26.COV2.S.529, encoding a stabilized Omicron-based S protein resembling ancestral SARS-CoV-2 Wuhan-Hu-1 S protein.

8 Mar 2022

Insurance status and residential zip codes linked with survival among breast cancer patients

Recent findings published in JAMA Oncology found that individual insurance status and residential zip codes were correlated with overall survival among women with early hormone receptor-positive breast cancer.

8 Mar 2022

Body-worn cameras issued to traffic officers to reduce assault or abuse from angry road users

The incidents took place between January 2020 and 2021 despite the impact of the Covid lockdowns on traffic numbers.

8 Mar 2022

Thermostable next-generation vaccine candidate against SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern studied in mice

Researchers developed a highly thermo-tolerant vaccine candidate that elicited high nAb titers in mice against several SARS-CoV-2 variants of concerns.

8 Mar 2022

FUJIFILM Healthcare Europe presents ECHELON™ Smart Plus™

ECHELON™ Smart Plus™ with ‘REALISE Plus’ boosts you to the next level, thanks to an impressive enhancement of the SynergyDrive™ Automation Suite.

From FUJIFILM Corporation 8 Mar 2022

Identification of a rapid test for SARS-CoV-2 neutralization via antibodies and nanobodies

Researchers presented a technique called rapid in vitro inhibition assay (RIVIA), whereby potential SARS-CoV-2 antibody and nanobody candidates can be rapidly screened.

8 Mar 2022

Chronic disease and mental health prevalence among US child care professionals during COVID-19 pandemic

Researchers evaluated the prevalence of chronic diseases, depression, and stress among the US child care professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic.

8 Mar 2022

Digital pen may aid in earlier diagnosis of dementia

Detecting cognitive changes early in the onset of dementia would be a game-changer for thousands impacted by the disease and would allow for interventions well before significant brain changes occur.

8 Mar 2022

Current and future perspectives of mRNA technology

New research reports on the current and future perspectives on messenger ribonucleic acid technology, the platform on which the first successful COVID-19 vaccine was based.

8 Mar 2022

New multi-marker risk algorithm could improve the accuracy of prostate cancer screening

Calculating a person's risk of developing prostate cancer using results from two blood markers would improve the accuracy of screening for the disease, reports a new study led by a UCL researcher.

8 Mar 2022

Women with one ovary less likely to have a successful IVF outcome, study shows

Women who have had one ovary surgically removed (unilateral oophorectomy) are less likely to become pregnant after in vitro fertilization and give birth to fewer babies than women with both ovaries.

8 Mar 2022

Effect of COVID-19 mRNA vaccine on in vitro glial cells of the brain studied by Raman spectroscopy and imaging

Researchers studied how the mRNA-based BNT162b2 COVID-19 vaccine altered the biochemical composition of glial and glioma brain cells in vitro.

8 Mar 2022

Scientists predict structure of SARS-CoV-2 frameshifting pseudoknot

Researchers recently unveiled the structure of programmed -1 ribosomal frameshifting pseudoknot of SARS-CoV-2.

8 Mar 2022

Study shows anti-itch and pain relief potential of protein in tick saliva

A protein found in tick saliva could be turned into a drug that eases itching and chronic pain in people.

8 Mar 2022

Comparative immunogenicity of reduced and standard BNT162b2 and mRNA-1273 boosters in CoronaVac vaccinees

Researchers compared the immunogenicity of the reduced and standard doses of the BNT162b2 and mRNA-1273 vaccine in adults immunized with two doses of the CoronaVac vaccine.

8 Mar 2022

The NFL has been using an unproven measure to get players with covid back on the field fast

Two months before the Super Bowl, the omicron surge was decimating NFL rosters as players tested positive for covid-19. In mid-December, the NFL postponed a game between the Los Angeles Rams and the Seattle Seahawks because the Rams, who would go on to win the Super Bowl, had 29 players out with covid.

8 Mar 2022

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SARS-CoV-2 spike protein characteristics responsible for viral evolution in human hosts

Stress appears to have a negative effect on the learning of movements in mice

Physical activity may help protect cognitive abilities of the aging brain

Study explores immune escape mutations caused by prolonged viral shedding in immunocompromised COVID-19 patient

Omicron-based vaccine candidate generated to assess whether immunogenicity could be further improved

Insurance status and residential zip codes linked with survival among breast cancer patients

Body-worn cameras issued to traffic officers to reduce assault or abuse from angry road users

Thermostable next-generation vaccine candidate against SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern studied in mice

FUJIFILM Healthcare Europe presents ECHELON™ Smart Plus™

Identification of a rapid test for SARS-CoV-2 neutralization via antibodies and nanobodies

Chronic disease and mental health prevalence among US child care professionals during COVID-19 pandemic

Digital pen may aid in earlier diagnosis of dementia

Current and future perspectives of mRNA technology

New multi-marker risk algorithm could improve the accuracy of prostate cancer screening

Women with one ovary less likely to have a successful IVF outcome, study shows

Effect of COVID-19 mRNA vaccine on in vitro glial cells of the brain studied by Raman spectroscopy and imaging

Scientists predict structure of SARS-CoV-2 frameshifting pseudoknot

Study shows anti-itch and pain relief potential of protein in tick saliva

Comparative immunogenicity of reduced and standard BNT162b2 and mRNA-1273 boosters in CoronaVac vaccinees

The NFL has been using an unproven measure to get players with covid back on the field fast

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