All SARS-CoV-2 articles – Page 15
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NewsSickle cell raises COVID-19 risk, but vaccination lags
Adults with sickle cell disease around half as likely to have had initial doses as people without sickle cell disease, a study in Michigan shows.
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NewsPotential nasal COVID-19 vaccine candidate offers better and longer protection
Study shows that administering a COVID-19 vaccine as a nasal spray rather than a subcutaneous injection enhances the body’s long-term immune memory, thereby increasing the vaccine’s overall effectiveness.
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NewsPredominantly plant-based or vegetarian diet linked to 39% lower odds of COVID-19
A predominantly plant-based or vegetarian diet is linked to 39% lower odds of COVID-19 infection, finds new research.
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NewsBioExcel-CV19 offers breakthrough in understanding COVID-19 proteins
Designed to meet the urgent need for insights into the molecular intricacies of SARS-CoV-2 infection, BioExcel-CV19 is a repository for Molecular Dynamics (MD) simulations.
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NewsNew AI tool accurately detects COVID-19 from chest X-rays
Researchers have developed a groundbreaking Artificial Intelligence (AI) system that can rapidly detect COVID-19 from chest X-rays with more than 98% accuracy.
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NewsCOVID-19 vaccine strongly effective for children and adolescents during delta and omicron
Children and adolescents who received one of the main COVID-19 vaccines were significantly protected and showed no increased signs of cardiac complications compared to young people who were not vaccinated.
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NewsSARS-CoV-2 BA.2.86 less resistant to vaccine, but may be a problem in the lung
New research shows that the recently emerged BA.2.86 omicron subvariant of the virus that causes COVID-19 can be neutralized by bivalent mRNA vaccine-induced antibodies in the blood.
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NewsNovel compound protects against infection by virus that causes COVID-19
Compounds that obstruct the “landing gear” of a range of harmful viruses can successfully protect against infection by the virus that causes COVID-19.
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NewsA high-fat diet could make you vulnerable to harmful microbes, including Covid
A new study demonstrates that high-fat diets negatively impact genes linked not only to obesity, colon cancer and irritable bowels, but also to the immune system, brain function, and potentially COVID-19 risk.
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NewsAI model predicts which SARS-CoV-2 variants could cause new waves of infection
An AI model can predict which SARS-CoV-2 variants are likely to cause new waves of infection.
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NewsAnd now, your community health forecast…
In the not-so-distant future, people might be able to tune in to their favorite news source for an update on their community health status, just as they check on the local weather forecast - an approach that has now been pioneered in Texas.
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News“Honey, I shrunk the cookbook” – new approach to vaccine development
Bioinformaticians have presented a method for identifying epitopes that promise safe immunisation across the broadest possible population group.
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NewsMedicinal plants offer hope for drug discovery and development against COVID-19
A new book offers insights into treating SARS-CoV-2 infections and respiratory problems, highlighting prospective drug discovery opportunities based on bioactive components from medicinal plants and herbal remedies.
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NewsNew oral treatment reduces duration and symptoms of mild COVID-19
The treatment acts on the replication mechanism of SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for the disease, and reduces the severity and duration of some of the symptoms. In addition, it can be useful to treat the different mutations detected.
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NewsCOVID-19 infection causes teen’s vocal cord paralysis in first-of-its-kind case
Physician-researchers have reported the first pediatric case of bilateral vocal cord paralysis after COVID-19 infection.
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NewsB cell deficient patients gain protective T cell immunity after SARS-CoV-2 vaccination, infection
Researchers found that vaccinated B cell-deficient individuals had significantly reduced risk of moderate and severe disease in comparison to those who were not vaccinated, despite an absence of anti-spike antibody responses.
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NewsCOVID-19 infection alters gene transcription of olfactory mucosal cells in Alzheimer’s disease
A new study identifies alterations in the transcriptomic signatures in human olfactory mucosal cells of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease following SARS-CoV-2 infection, potentially contributing to exacerbated COVID-19 outcomes.
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NewsOmicron induces cellular senescence in human lung, study finds
Researchers investigating the influence of defined altered spike formations have confirmed that the Omicron variant induces cellular senescence in human lungs of COVID-19 patients.
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NewsResearchers pave way for next generation COVID-19 immunization strategies
A vaccine booster delivered directly to mucosal site of infection enhances protection against COVID-19 infection in non-human primates, a new study reveals.
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NewsRisk of death reduces after COVID-19 vaccine but protection wanes after six months
The risk of death from COVID-19 decreases significantly after vaccination but this protection diminishes after six months, providing evidence for continued booster doses, a new study has found.