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COVID-19’s long-term impact on orphanhood and caregiver loss

Researchers performed epidemiologic modeling to update COVID-19-associated caregiver and parent loss estimates.

9 Sep 2022

All SARS-CoV-2 variants neutralized by a potent new antibody

Researchers describe a mouse model used to generate a VH1-2 heavy chain (HC)- and Vκ1-33 light chain (LC)-based recombinant antibody that broadly neutralized all severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) variants, including the newly emergent Omicron sub-variant BA.5.

9 Sep 2022

Supplementary folic acid associated with higher risk of COVID-19 diagnosis and mortality

In a recent study published in the journal BMJ Open, researchers investigated the impact of folic acid supplements and methotrexate, in combination or individually, on disease severity and mortality in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases.

8 Sep 2022

Significantly enlarged gray matter volume in neuropsychiatric long-COVID syndrome

In a recent study published in the journal Psychiatry Research, researchers found larger gray matter volumes (GMVs) in patients with neuropsychiatric long COVID syndrome.

8 Sep 2022

Can preclinical COVID-19 models help unlock mystery of long-COVID?

In a recently published article in the journal PLOS PATHOGENS, scientists have summarized acute and prolonged clinical manifestations of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection. The review also provides an overview of the potency and utility of preclinical animal models to understand the mechanistic details of acute and long coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

8 Sep 2022

Licorice compounds proposed as effective candidates for treatment of COVID-19

Researchers describe the different mechanisms by which licorice active ingredients target SARS-CoV-2.

8 Sep 2022

Biosynthetic proteins show promise as SARS-CoV-2 antivirals targeting spike protein

Researchers developed an αRep series specific to the RBD of the SARS-CoV-2 S, which could easily adapt to work stably against SARS-CoV-2 variants at a low cost.

8 Sep 2022

How does previous SARS-CoV-2 infection impact the B cell receptor repertoire in response to vaccination?

Researchers evaluated immune responses by B lymphocytes to Pfizer’s severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 mRNA vaccine.

8 Sep 2022

The role of some important antioxidants in major clinical outcomes of subjects with COVID-19

Researchers investigated the role of antioxidants such as selenium, zinc, α-lipoic acid, and vitamins A, E, D, and C in improving the clinical outcomes of COVID-19.

8 Sep 2022

Plants and plant-derived preparations as co-treatments for COVID-19

A recent Journal of Medicinal Food study proposed a comprehensive guideline for applying plants and plant-derived formulations to co-treat severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection and other viral infections.

8 Sep 2022

Study estimates prevalence of long-COVID with variant BA.5 in the U.S.

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8 Sep 2022

How air passenger ignorance and behaviour aided SARS-CoV-2's entry into the UK

A new study under review at the Scientific Reports journal and currently posted to the Research Square* preprint server aimed to analyze the increased risk of COVID-19 spreading due to human behavior associated with travel among UK air travelers that have flown during the pandemic.

7 Sep 2022

How does SARS-CoV-2 affect the male genitourinary system?

In a recent paper published in the American Journal of Clinical and Experimental Urology, researchers reviewed existing data on the effects of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infections on the male genitourinary (GU) tract.

7 Sep 2022

How does SARS-CoV-2 infection impact fertility in men?

In a recent review published in the journal Endocrines, researchers summarized existing literature findings on the impact of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infections on the male reproductive system and fertility.

7 Sep 2022

NIH animal study combines Paxlovid with Lagevrio against SARS-CoV-2 Delta

In a recent study posted to the bioRxiv* preprint server, researchers at the U.S National Institutes of Health demonstrated the efficacy of molnupiravir and nirmatrelvir, two oral severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) antivirals in the rhesus macaque model, the closest proxy to humans.

7 Sep 2022

Techniques used for SARS-CoV-2 detection in body fluids

In a recent review published in the journal Trends in Analytical Chemistry, researchers provided a comprehensive overview of the current techniques used for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) detection in bodily fluids.

7 Sep 2022

Persistent cardiac symptoms in individuals with mild initial COVID-19

In a recent study published in the journal Nature Medicine, researchers conducted serial cardiac assessments in individuals with mild initial coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) who had no history of cardiac disease and significant comorbidities.

7 Sep 2022

The associations between vaccination status, type, and time since vaccination with lineage identity during the emergence of new SARS-CoV-2 variants

Researchers assessed the association between SARS-CoV-2 strains and patient age, COVID-19 vaccination status, vaccine type, and days elapsed since the most recent vaccination among New York residents.

7 Sep 2022

Plant production of nanobodies that neutralize the interaction between ACE2 receptor and SARS-CoV-2 spike protein

Researchers demonstrated the production of nanobodies against SARS-CoV-2 spike protein.

7 Sep 2022

Photocatalyst-based ViraMap platform maps SARS-CoV-2 spike protein interactions on the cell surface

Researchers performed the photocatalytic mapping of the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein-host cell membrane interactions.

7 Sep 2022

Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome News and Research

Latest Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome News and Research

COVID-19’s long-term impact on orphanhood and caregiver loss

All SARS-CoV-2 variants neutralized by a potent new antibody

Supplementary folic acid associated with higher risk of COVID-19 diagnosis and mortality

Significantly enlarged gray matter volume in neuropsychiatric long-COVID syndrome

Can preclinical COVID-19 models help unlock mystery of long-COVID?

Licorice compounds proposed as effective candidates for treatment of COVID-19

Biosynthetic proteins show promise as SARS-CoV-2 antivirals targeting spike protein

How does previous SARS-CoV-2 infection impact the B cell receptor repertoire in response to vaccination?

The role of some important antioxidants in major clinical outcomes of subjects with COVID-19

Plants and plant-derived preparations as co-treatments for COVID-19

Study estimates prevalence of long-COVID with variant BA.5 in the U.S.

How air passenger ignorance and behaviour aided SARS-CoV-2's entry into the UK

How does SARS-CoV-2 affect the male genitourinary system?

How does SARS-CoV-2 infection impact fertility in men?

NIH animal study combines Paxlovid with Lagevrio against SARS-CoV-2 Delta

Techniques used for SARS-CoV-2 detection in body fluids

Persistent cardiac symptoms in individuals with mild initial COVID-19

The associations between vaccination status, type, and time since vaccination with lineage identity during the emergence of new SARS-CoV-2 variants

Plant production of nanobodies that neutralize the interaction between ACE2 receptor and SARS-CoV-2 spike protein

Photocatalyst-based ViraMap platform maps SARS-CoV-2 spike protein interactions on the cell surface

Unveiling Hidden Potential: Organoids for Disease Modeling in Neuroscience Research

How GLP‑1 Agonists Are Shaping the Future of Obesity Treatment With Dr Bryony Henderson

Flow chemistry, AI, and NMR: A next-gen approach to scalable API production

Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome News and Research

Latest Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome News and Research

Unveiling Hidden Potential: Organoids for Disease Modeling in Neuroscience Research

How GLP‑1 Agonists Are Shaping the Future of Obesity Treatment With Dr Bryony Henderson

Flow chemistry, AI, and NMR: A next-gen approach to scalable API production

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