Researchers investigate why vaccines don't work as well in some older adults

by Mark Wanner,University of ConnecticutFunctional antibody response to PCV13 and PPSV23 in older adults. Credit:Nature Immunology(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41590-023-01717-5An important

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Researchers investigate why vaccines don't work as well in some older adults

by Mark Wanner,University of ConnecticutFunctional antibody response to PCV13 and PPSV23 in older adults. Credit:Nature Immunology(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41590-023-01717-5An important

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Analyzing cough sounds to identify the severity of COVID-19 patients

by Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC)a) Example of a raw signal recorded from a study participant with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) showing the classification of cough efforts (CE

Updated on: January 07,2024 13

Analyzing cough sounds to identify the severity of COVID-19 patients

by Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC)a) Example of a raw signal recorded from a study participant with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) showing the classification of cough efforts (CE

Updated on:January 07,2024 13

New discovery concerning receptors used by coronaviruses to enter human cells

New discovery concerning receptors used by coronaviruses to enter human cellsbyPasteur InstituteSARS-CoV-2 binds to ACE2 protein. The protease TMPRSS2 then cleaves the spike to enable viral fusi

Updated on: October 30,2023 8

New discovery concerning receptors used by coronaviruses to enter human cells

New discovery concerning receptors used by coronaviruses to enter human cellsbyPasteur InstituteSARS-CoV-2 binds to ACE2 protein. The protease TMPRSS2 then cleaves the spike to enable viral fusi

Updated on:October 30,2023 8

Can a twice-a-year shot help end the HIV/AIDS epidemic

Science journalist Jon Cohen, physician-scientist Linda-Gail Bekker, and biochemist Wesley Sundquist describe the history of HIV/AIDS prevention and the unique mechanism that led lenacapavir to be named the 2024 Breakthrough of the Year.

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Can a twice-a-year shot help end the HIV/AIDS epidemic

Science journalist Jon Cohen, physician-scientist Linda-Gail Bekker, and biochemist Wesley Sundquist describe the history of HIV/AIDS prevention and the unique mechanism that led lenacapavir to be named the 2024 Breakthrough of the Year.

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Structural study points the way to better malaria drugs

by Weill Cornell Medical CollegeStructure of Pf20Sβ6A117Dwith WLW-vs.aOverall structure of the Pf20Sβ6A117D–WLW-vs complex. The four bound inhibitor molecules are shown in orang

Updated on: April 02,2024 16

Structural study points the way to better malaria drugs

by Weill Cornell Medical CollegeStructure of Pf20Sβ6A117Dwith WLW-vs.aOverall structure of the Pf20Sβ6A117D–WLW-vs complex. The four bound inhibitor molecules are shown in orang

Updated on:April 02,2024 16

Unveiling Australia's fastest next-gen mpox diagnostic tool

by The Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and ImmunityAssessment of MPXV-CRISPR with lateral-flow device. Credit:The Lancet Microbe(2023). DOI: 10.1016/S2666-5247(23)00148-9In a collabo

Updated on: January 07,2024 18

Unveiling Australia's fastest next-gen mpox diagnostic tool

by The Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and ImmunityAssessment of MPXV-CRISPR with lateral-flow device. Credit:The Lancet Microbe(2023). DOI: 10.1016/S2666-5247(23)00148-9In a collabo

Updated on:January 07,2024 18

Scientists Infect Volunteers With Zika in Hunt for Vaccines, Treatments

By Jennifer RigbyOctober23,2023(Reuters) - Researchers in the United States have shown for the first time they can safely and effectively infect human volunteers with Zika virus, a step to

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Scientists Infect Volunteers With Zika in Hunt for Vaccines, Treatments

By Jennifer RigbyOctober23,2023(Reuters) - Researchers in the United States have shown for the first time they can safely and effectively infect human volunteers with Zika virus, a step to

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Study finds hospital surfaces can harbor harmful microbes even after routine disinfection

JANUARY 11, 2024by Association for Professionals in Infection ControlCredit: CC0 Public DomainA newstudypublished in theAmerican Journal of Infection Controlreports microbial c

Updated on: March 29,2024 4

Study finds hospital surfaces can harbor harmful microbes even after routine disinfection

JANUARY 11, 2024by Association for Professionals in Infection ControlCredit: CC0 Public DomainA newstudypublished in theAmerican Journal of Infection Controlreports microbial c

Updated on:March 29,2024 4

China’s Healthcare System Embraces New Opportunities!

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China’s Healthcare System Embraces New Opportunities!

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Cancer patients treated with immunotherapy can safely receive mRNA COVID-19 vaccines

by National Comprehensive Cancer NetworkSwimmer’s plot depicting days from first dose of mRNA SARS-CoV-2 vaccine to irAEs among patients who received an ICI within 90 days before or after vaccination

Updated on: December 26,2023 10

Cancer patients treated with immunotherapy can safely receive mRNA COVID-19 vaccines

by National Comprehensive Cancer NetworkSwimmer’s plot depicting days from first dose of mRNA SARS-CoV-2 vaccine to irAEs among patients who received an ICI within 90 days before or after vaccination

Updated on:December 26,2023 10

Understanding Mpox: Symptoms, Transmission, and Prevention

Mpox is a serious viral illness that requires prompt diagnosis and treatment. Preventive measures, including vaccination and self-care practices, are essential to control the spread of the virus.

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Understanding Mpox: Symptoms, Transmission, and Prevention

Mpox is a serious viral illness that requires prompt diagnosis and treatment. Preventive measures, including vaccination and self-care practices, are essential to control the spread of the virus.

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Blood tests for long COVID could lead to better treatments

by Amy NortonPeople who develop long COVID have distinct abnormalities in their immune and hormonal function that can be picked up with blood tests, researchers have found.In a new study of 268 patien

Updated on: January 05,2024 9

Blood tests for long COVID could lead to better treatments

by Amy NortonPeople who develop long COVID have distinct abnormalities in their immune and hormonal function that can be picked up with blood tests, researchers have found.In a new study of 268 patien

Updated on:January 05,2024 9