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Study identifies SARS-CoV-2 spike conformation exposing potential new therapeutic targets

Researchers in the United States have demonstrated that the viral spike protein used by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) to infect host cells adopts an open conformation exposing novel epitopes that could serve as targets for therapeutic strategies to protect against coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

14 Jul 2021

Israeli study of breakthrough infections following full BNT-Pfizer vaccination, 40% immunocompromised

Severe forms of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) linked to high mortality rates might arise in a minority of fully-vaccinated individuals with many co-occurring medical conditions, finds a recent study by Israeli researchers published in the journal Clinical Microbiology and Infection.

13 Jul 2021

Study assesses the prevalence of psychiatric symptoms before and during the COVID-19 pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic and the situations of stress and sadness associated with it have not significantly increased the prevalence of depression and anxiety among participants in the Brazilian Longitudinal Study of Adult Health (ELSA-Brazil) who live in the city of São Paulo.

13 Jul 2021

Molecular dynamic analysis of SARS-CoV-2 inhibitors

A new study reports the results of molecular dynamic simulations that were performed in an effort to identify new drugs that could be effective against SARS-CoV-2.

13 Jul 2021

Bacteroides-dominant gut microbiome linked with advanced cognition and language skills in infant boys

The University of Alberta-led research followed more than 400 infants from the CHILD Cohort Study (CHILD) at its Edmonton site. Boys with a gut bacterial composition that was high in the bacteria Bacteroidetes at one year of age were found to have more advanced cognition and language skills one year later. The finding was specific to male children.

13 Jul 2021

COVID-19 vaccine allocation based on health, socioeconomic factors may help minimize deaths

COVID-19 vaccination strategies in the United States are informed by individual characteristics such as age and occupation.

13 Jul 2021

Study evaluates COVID-19's impact on food-shopping behavior for food-insecure populations

The COVID-19 pandemic changed just about every aspect of normal life, including how we bought food.

13 Jul 2021

Leading cardiovascular organizations call for global action to improve clinician well-being

Clinician well-being is imperative to providing high-quality patient care, yet clinician burnout continues to increase, especially over the last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

13 Jul 2021

Wildtype SARS-CoV-2 more widespread in 10-19-year-olds prior to vaccine availability in the USA

A new study aimed to investigate the susceptibility of adolescents as compared to older adults in the United States during the summer of 2020.

13 Jul 2021

Raising awareness of COVID-19 vaccine efficacy could boost uptake among doubters

Informing people about how well the new COVID-19 vaccines work could boost uptake among doubters substantially, according to new research.

13 Jul 2021

U.S. data-protection laws do not reflect the public’s preferences, study reveals

In the United States, massive volumes of individual-level data, called "big data," are used for a variety of reasons, including marketing, intelligence gathering and political campaigns.

13 Jul 2021

EU travel pass comes under fire for leaving behind Covishield recipients

A mandatory pass for travel within the European Union during the COVID-19 pandemic has come under fire for leaving behind lower-income countries reliant on the COVAX facility for vaccinations.

13 Jul 2021

Neutralizing aptamers block SARS-CoV-2 infection in vitro

A new study describes the clinical utility of aptamers against SARS-CoV-2.

13 Jul 2021

Whole grain consumption may reduce risk factors of heart disease as we age

Middle- to older-aged adults who ate at least three servings of whole grains daily had smaller increases in waist size, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels over time compared to those who ate less than one-half serving per day, according to new research.

13 Jul 2021

Linguistic isolation impacts health outcomes of older Mexican Americans

New research from the University of Georgia finds that older Mexican Americans who live in low English-speaking neighborhoods are at greater risk for poor health and even an early death.

13 Jul 2021

WVU researcher-led effort ensures accuracy of data that dictates cancer patient's radiation therapy

Just as helicopter traffic reporters use their "bird's eye view" to route drivers around roadblocks safely, radiation oncologists treating a variety of cancers can use new guidelines developed by a West Virginia University researcher to reduce mistakes in data transfer and more safely treat their patients.

13 Jul 2021

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Study identifies SARS-CoV-2 spike conformation exposing potential new therapeutic targets

Israeli study of breakthrough infections following full BNT-Pfizer vaccination, 40% immunocompromised

Study assesses the prevalence of psychiatric symptoms before and during the COVID-19 pandemic

Molecular dynamic analysis of SARS-CoV-2 inhibitors

Bacteroides-dominant gut microbiome linked with advanced cognition and language skills in infant boys

COVID-19 vaccine allocation based on health, socioeconomic factors may help minimize deaths

Study evaluates COVID-19's impact on food-shopping behavior for food-insecure populations

Leading cardiovascular organizations call for global action to improve clinician well-being

Wildtype SARS-CoV-2 more widespread in 10-19-year-olds prior to vaccine availability in the USA

Raising awareness of COVID-19 vaccine efficacy could boost uptake among doubters

U.S. data-protection laws do not reflect the public’s preferences, study reveals

EU travel pass comes under fire for leaving behind Covishield recipients

Neutralizing aptamers block SARS-CoV-2 infection in vitro

Whole grain consumption may reduce risk factors of heart disease as we age

Linguistic isolation impacts health outcomes of older Mexican Americans

WVU researcher-led effort ensures accuracy of data that dictates cancer patient's radiation therapy

Three in ten people unable to do frequent handwashing at home during COVID-19

Latin American communities heavily affected by mercury and lead contamination

Indonesia needs faster vaccination rollout to battle against COVID-19 spike

Latest ATS/CSL Behring research grant recipient focuses on COVID-19 ARDS study

Voltammetry and machine learning for real-time neurotransmitter detection

How real-time off-gas analysis improves fermentation process control

Advancing Drug Safety Assessment With AI, Predictive Modeling, and Human-Relevant Data

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