All SARS-CoV-2 articles – Page 13
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NewsVaping can increase susceptibility to infection by SARS-CoV-2
Vapers are susceptible to infection by SARS-CoV-2, the virus that spreads COVID-19 and continues to infect people around the world, a new study has found.
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NewsCOVID vaccine during pregnancy improves neonatal outcomes
A study has found that neonates of booster-vaccinated mothers had less risk of being infected with COVID-19 compared to those of unvaccinated mothers. Neonates of unvaccinated mothers died twice as frequently as those of vaccinated mothers.
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NewsGut microbes may cause some COVID-19 patients to have higher blood clot risk
A gut microbial metabolite called 2-methylbutyrylcarnitine (2MBC) plays a role in exacerbating thrombosis – the formation of blood clots – and is accumulated in individuals with COVID-19.
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NewsStudy of usefulness of lockdowns during epidemics identifies alternate solution
Researchers found that small nonpharmaceutical interventions can tip the optimal response between very different approaches to slowing viral spread and identified an alternate approach that has previously not been recognized as effective.
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NewsScientists craft enhanced viral structure in VLP vaccines through polymer restructuring
Researchers reported a viromimetic polymer nanoparticle vaccine (VPNVax), crafted by rearranging the RBD proteins of the coronavirus and modifying them onto the surface of pre-assembled polyethylene glycol-polylactic acid polymer nanoparticles.
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NewsStudy finds high number of persistent COVID-19 infections in the general population
A new study has found that a high proportion of SARS-CoV-2 infections in the general population lead to persistent infections lasting a month or more, with some of these showing a high number of mutations.
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NewsStudy shows rapid antigen COVID-19 tests done at home are reliable
Researchers report that a rapid antigen test (RAT) for detecting SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, can be used at home with accuracy comparable to the same test being administered by a health care professional.
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NewsNeurological symptoms appear not to be result of SARS-CoV-2 infection of the brain
A new study supports the theory that the neurological symptoms of Covid-19 are the result of inflammation in the rest of the body.
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NewsNumber of chronic fatigue syndrome patients expected to double due to long-term effects of COVID-19
Scientists have identified possible biomarkers that could improve the diagnosis and treatment of long-lasting and debilitating fatigue.
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NewsRECOVER Study collaborators publish report on long Covid symptoms in children
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles researchers and their collaborators in the Researching COVID to Enhance Recovery (RECOVER) Initiative have published a comprehensive report on pediatric long COVID symptoms.
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NewsReview probes mechanisms of ‘long COVID’
Researchers document the various reasons for long-term persistence of clinical symptoms in patients infected with SARS-CoV-2.
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NewsCovid variant JN.1 raises concerns with increased transmissibility and immune evasion
Researchers reveal genetic differences, increased infectivity, and vaccine resistance in the newly identified SARS-CoV-2 variant JN.1.
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NewsMachine learning to battle COVID-19 bacterial co-infection
Researchers have used machine learning to help predict the risk of secondary bacterial infections in hospitalised COVID-19 patients.
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NewsResin destroys coronavirus from plastic surfaces
A recent study found that a resin ingredient is effective against coronaviruses and strongly decreases their infectivity on plastic surfaces.
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NewsBIPOC individuals bear greater post-COVID burdens
In a study, black and multiracial participants reported more days of lost work and health aftereffects when compared with white participants.
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NewsGut microbiota influence severity of respiratory viral infection
The composition of microbiota found in the gut influences how susceptible mice are to respiratory virus infections and the severity of these infections, a new study reveals.
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NewsDNA particles that mimic viruses hold promise as vaccines
Using a DNA-based scaffold carrying viral proteins, researchers created a vaccine that provokes a strong antibody response against SARS-CoV-2.
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NewsViral protein fragments may unlock mystery behind serious COVID-19 outcomes
‘Zombie’ virus fragments continue to cause inflammation after the virus is destroyed, a new study finds.
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NewsScientists uncover how coronavirus defends itself against our immune system
A research team identifies “protective switches” in the protein of the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
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NewsProtein may be the ‘glue’ that helps COVID virus stick
A study found that perlecan LG3 – a protein most commonly found in blood vessels and the brain – readily formed a stable bond with the COVID spike protein and perhaps enhanced the virus’ ability to bind with cells.