New material captures coronavirus particles and could transform face mask efficiency

byUniversity of LiverpoolCredit: University of LiverpoolA research team at the University of Liverpool has developed a new material that captures coronavirus particles and could transform the ef

Updated on: January 07,2024

New material captures coronavirus particles and could transform face mask efficiency

byUniversity of LiverpoolCredit: University of LiverpoolA research team at the University of Liverpool has developed a new material that captures coronavirus particles and could transform the ef

Updated on:January 07,2024

New COVID vaccines may be coming to Australia—here's what to know about the JN.1 shots

by Paul Griffin,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCOVID vaccines have unquestionably made a huge difference during this pandemic. For example, it's estimatedCOVID shots

Updated on: October 05,2024

New COVID vaccines may be coming to Australia—here's what to know about the JN.1 shots

by Paul Griffin,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCOVID vaccines have unquestionably made a huge difference during this pandemic. For example, it's estimatedCOVID shots

Updated on:October 05,2024

How COVID-19 alters the immune system

by Ludwig Maximilian University of MunichDendritic cell. Credit: D. DudziakCOVID-19 reduces the numbers and functional competence of certain types of immune cells in the blood, say LMU researcher

Updated on: April 12,2024

How COVID-19 alters the immune system

by Ludwig Maximilian University of MunichDendritic cell. Credit: D. DudziakCOVID-19 reduces the numbers and functional competence of certain types of immune cells in the blood, say LMU researcher

Updated on:April 12,2024

Why the immune systems of prematurely born babies are susceptible to deadly infections

byLudwig Maximilian University of MunichGraphical abstract. Credit:JCI Insight(2023). DOI: 10.1172/jci.insight.155968Every year, thousands of babies in Germany are born many weeks to

Updated on: June 08,2024

Why the immune systems of prematurely born babies are susceptible to deadly infections

byLudwig Maximilian University of MunichGraphical abstract. Credit:JCI Insight(2023). DOI: 10.1172/jci.insight.155968Every year, thousands of babies in Germany are born many weeks to

Updated on:June 08,2024

New rapid electronic diagnostic test for infectious diseases

byUniversity of SurreyCredit:iScience(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2023.107570A new molecular test for bacteria and viruses, including SARS-CoV-2 has been developed by scientists at th

Updated on: January 07,2024

New rapid electronic diagnostic test for infectious diseases

byUniversity of SurreyCredit:iScience(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2023.107570A new molecular test for bacteria and viruses, including SARS-CoV-2 has been developed by scientists at th

Updated on:January 07,2024

Addressing both flu and COVID-19 through a single, multitasking injection

byPohang University of Science and TechnologyMechanism of antiviral action by the rhIL-7-hyFc recombinant protein. Credit: POSTECHIn preparation for the winter season last year, the Korean Medic

Updated on: March 28,2024

Addressing both flu and COVID-19 through a single, multitasking injection

byPohang University of Science and TechnologyMechanism of antiviral action by the rhIL-7-hyFc recombinant protein. Credit: POSTECHIn preparation for the winter season last year, the Korean Medic

Updated on:March 28,2024

US physical inactivity pandemic is a crisis within a crisis, experts say

byElsevierVariables included in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)/Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) Social Vulnerability Index. Source: CDC SVI Document

Updated on: December 30,2023

US physical inactivity pandemic is a crisis within a crisis, experts say

byElsevierVariables included in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)/Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) Social Vulnerability Index. Source: CDC SVI Document

Updated on:December 30,2023

Pet ownership may contribute to health care barriers for people with HIV

by University of FloridaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPeople living with HIV may face hard choices when balancing their own health needs with caring for a pet, a study led by a University of F

Updated on: May 25,2024

Pet ownership may contribute to health care barriers for people with HIV

by University of FloridaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPeople living with HIV may face hard choices when balancing their own health needs with caring for a pet, a study led by a University of F

Updated on:May 25,2024

WHO Announces First Prequalification of a Tuberculosis Diagnostic Test

The World Health Organization (WHO) has granted prequalification to the molecular diagnostic test for tuberculosis (TB) called Xpert® MTB/RIF Ultra. This is the first test for TB diagnosis and antibiotic susceptibility testing that meets WHO's prequalific

Updated on: December 10,2024

WHO Announces First Prequalification of a Tuberculosis Diagnostic Test

The World Health Organization (WHO) has granted prequalification to the molecular diagnostic test for tuberculosis (TB) called Xpert® MTB/RIF Ultra. This is the first test for TB diagnosis and antibiotic susceptibility testing that meets WHO's prequalific

Updated on:December 10,2024

SARS-CoV-2 rebound rate similar with, without oral antivirals

by Elana GotkineSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) rebound occurs at a similar rate for those receiving and not receiving oral antiviral treatment and for those receiving nir

Updated on: December 26,2023

SARS-CoV-2 rebound rate similar with, without oral antivirals

by Elana GotkineSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) rebound occurs at a similar rate for those receiving and not receiving oral antiviral treatment and for those receiving nir

Updated on:December 26,2023

How SARS-CoV-2 hijacks human cells to evade immune system

by University of California - San DiegoHuman enzyme METTL3 adds methyl groups to introduce m6A in SARS-CoV-2’s RNA. That modification prevents the virus’ RNA from triggering inflammatory molecule

Updated on: April 22,2024

How SARS-CoV-2 hijacks human cells to evade immune system

by University of California - San DiegoHuman enzyme METTL3 adds methyl groups to introduce m6A in SARS-CoV-2’s RNA. That modification prevents the virus’ RNA from triggering inflammatory molecule

Updated on:April 22,2024

Effectiveness of the new omicron booster confirmed

by Stefan Zorn, Medizinische Hochschule HannoverEffectiveness confirmed: The corona booster vaccine from BioNTech adapted to the omicron variant XBB.1.5. Credit: Karin Kaiser/MHHThe pandemic is over,

Updated on: December 30,2023

Effectiveness of the new omicron booster confirmed

by Stefan Zorn, Medizinische Hochschule HannoverEffectiveness confirmed: The corona booster vaccine from BioNTech adapted to the omicron variant XBB.1.5. Credit: Karin Kaiser/MHHThe pandemic is over,

Updated on:December 30,2023