All Viruses articles – Page 14
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NewsScientists reveal significant burden of liver cancer attributable to hepatitis B and alcohol globally
A new study analyzes and compares the epidemiological trends of liver cancer attributed to hepatitis B (LCHB) and alcohol use (LCAL) over the past 32 years.
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NewsKey influenza-severity risk factor found hiding in plain sight on our antibodies
Viruses are the fastest-evolving biological entity on earth. This fact explains why we need flu shots every year: Seasonal influenza perennially outwits the immunity we’ve acquired from previous vaccinations or infections. Source: Yuki999 H1N1 virus Some new strains are rougher than others. The 1918 flu pandemic killed ...
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NewsPotential single-dose smallpox and mpox vaccine moves forward
Scientists report on studies suggesting that the horsepox virus in the experimental vaccine is substantially more attenuated—and less likely to trigger a systemic infection—than the vaccinia virus used in the single-dose vaccine already approved by the FDA.
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NewsStudy reveals best timing for getting the RSV vaccine during pregnancy to protect newborns
Researchers found that getting vaccinated on the early side of the recommended window was best for transferring maternal antibodies to the fetus.
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NewsStudies point to correlation between preeclampsia and COVID-19 in pregnant women
A review article by researchers discusses relationships between these two conditions, identifying biomarkers that can help clinicians make a differential diagnosis.
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NewsScientists develop new SARS-CoV-2 variant detection method
Researchers have made a significant breakthrough in the fight against COVID-19 with the development of Intelli-OVI, a cutting-edge diagnostic tool capable of rapidly identifying emerging variants of the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
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NewsSARS-CoV-2 ‘steals’ our proteins to protect itself from the immune system
Researchers at the Medical University of Vienna and the Medical University of Innsbruck discovered that SARS-CoV-2 hijacks three important host proteins that dampen the activity of the complement system, a key component of early antiviral immunity. This significantly impairs viral clearance which may affect the course of ...
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NewsNew study traces impact of COVID-19 pandemic on global movement and evolution of seasonal flu
Seasonal flu showed a ‘remarkable’ bounce back to pre-pandemic levels once international air travel resumed, according to a new study. Regions with fewer COVID-19 restrictions were associated with sustained flu virus transmission.
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NewsSecond round of polio campaign in Gaza completed amid ongoing conflict and attacks
The second round of the polio vaccination campaign in the Gaza Strip was completed yesterday, with an overall 556 774 children under the age of 10 being vaccinated with a second dose of polio vaccine.
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NewsMen who have sex with men in Europe still vulnerable to hepatitis A and B
Research analysing European survey data from 113,884 men who have sex with men (MSM) indicates that while most MSM have a basic understanding of viral hepatitis, only 44% report having been vaccinated against both hepatitis A and B.
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NewsNanoparticles designed to trap and neutralise large amounts of SARS-CoV2
Researchers have developed a new class of nanostructures capable of trapping and neutralising large quantities of the SARS-CoV2 virus particles, both in liquid solutions and on the surface of materials.
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NewsWashington coast avian flu outbreak devastated Caspian terns, jumped to seals
An epidemiological study found that 56% of a large breeding colony of Caspian terns died from a 2023 outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza at Rat Island in Washington state. Since then, no birds have successfully bred on the island.
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NewsPathogens that cling to microplastics may survive wastewater treatment
Wastewater treatment fails to kill several human pathogens when they hide out on microplastics in the water, reports a new study.
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NewsNasal swab tests predict COVID-19 disease severity
New reserach is providing a more precise prediction of COVID-19 severity that can be found by looking at autoantibodies in the nasal cavity, leading to more personalized treatment plans.
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NewsBacteria breakthrough could accelerate mosquito control schemes
Mosquito larvae grow faster if they’re exposed to particular bacteria, according to a new study that could help global health programmes.
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NewsNew findings on animal viruses with potential to infect humans
Scientists investigating animal viruses with potential to infect humans have identified a critical protein that could enable spillover of a family of organisms called arteriviruses.
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NewsRSV vaccines effective, but more people need to get them
Since their introduction last year, researchers have been monitoring the real-world impact of the new respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccines.
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NewsTrial of rectal microbicide for HIV prevention begins in US
A clinical trial has launched to examine the safety and acceptability of a novel rectal HIV microbicide douche containing the antiretroviral drug tenofovir.
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NewsSilent intruder: How the cold sore virus maps its way through the brain
Researchers provide a better understanding of the long-term consequences of HSV-1 infection.
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NewsTrick and Treat: Black cat’s prey harbored a new virus
First find in the U.S. of jeilongvirus, which can rarely cause serious illness.