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How a novel drug pushes the HIV capsid to breaking point

How a novel drug pushes the HIV capsid to breaking point

by University of New South WalesLenacapavir causes the HIV capsid to rupture before it can transport its genetic material to the host cell nucleus. Credit: Public Health Image Library, CDCJust ov

How a novel drug pushes the HIV capsid to breaking point

by University of New South WalesLenacapavir causes the HIV capsid to rupture before it can transport its genetic material to the host cell nucleus. Credit: Public Health Image Library, CDCJust ov
COVID-19: Do not forget the host in treating this disease

COVID-19: Do not forget the host in treating this disease

by Jeff Hansen,University of Alabama at BirminghamRandy Cron, M.D., Ph.D. Credit: University of Alabama at BirminghamRandy Cron, M.D., Ph.D., is an expert in a dangerous immune reaction to some

COVID-19: Do not forget the host in treating this disease

by Jeff Hansen,University of Alabama at BirminghamRandy Cron, M.D., Ph.D. Credit: University of Alabama at BirminghamRandy Cron, M.D., Ph.D., is an expert in a dangerous immune reaction to some
SARS-CoV-2 infections may trigger antibody responses against multiple virus proteins

SARS-CoV-2 infections may trigger antibody responses against multiple virus proteins

by Public Library of ScienceCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAll coronaviruses produce four primary structural proteins and multiple nonstructural proteins. However, the majority of antibody-base

SARS-CoV-2 infections may trigger antibody responses against multiple virus proteins

by Public Library of ScienceCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAll coronaviruses produce four primary structural proteins and multiple nonstructural proteins. However, the majority of antibody-base
A fused protein named CiDRE renders alveolar macrophages susceptible to SARS-CoV-2 invasion

A fused protein named CiDRE renders alveolar macrophages susceptible to SARS-CoV-2 invasion

by Tokyo Medical and Dental UniversityIndividuals with the T allele at rs13050728 in the IFNAR2/IL10RB locus, which is strongly associated with COVID-19 severity, have high expression of the “hyb

A fused protein named CiDRE renders alveolar macrophages susceptible to SARS-CoV-2 invasion

by Tokyo Medical and Dental UniversityIndividuals with the T allele at rs13050728 in the IFNAR2/IL10RB locus, which is strongly associated with COVID-19 severity, have high expression of the “hyb
Prenatal Zika infection in mothers found to have long-term immune consequences in children, even without microcephaly

Prenatal Zika infection in mothers found to have long-term immune consequences in children, even without microcephaly

byCleveland ClinicChronic inflammation in two-year-old ZE children. (a) Schematic representation of serum proteome multiplexing of two-year-old healthy (non-ZE, n=24) or ZE children

Prenatal Zika infection in mothers found to have long-term immune consequences in children, even without microcephaly

byCleveland ClinicChronic inflammation in two-year-old ZE children. (a) Schematic representation of serum proteome multiplexing of two-year-old healthy (non-ZE, n=24) or ZE children
Vaccination credited for 70% reduction in long COVID risk over course of pandemic

Vaccination credited for 70% reduction in long COVID risk over course of pandemic

byWashington University School of MedicineThe risk of long COVID has declined over the course of the pandemic, although it remains a persistent threat. Researchers from Washington University Sch

Vaccination credited for 70% reduction in long COVID risk over course of pandemic

byWashington University School of MedicineThe risk of long COVID has declined over the course of the pandemic, although it remains a persistent threat. Researchers from Washington University Sch
Roche hikes mpox tests production capacity as virus spreads

Roche hikes mpox tests production capacity as virus spreads

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSwiss pharmaceutical giant Roche said Wednesday that it was increasing its capacity to produce diagnostic tests to detect mpox, amid a flare-up of the potentially dea

Roche hikes mpox tests production capacity as virus spreads

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSwiss pharmaceutical giant Roche said Wednesday that it was increasing its capacity to produce diagnostic tests to detect mpox, amid a flare-up of the potentially dea
US mpox cases rising again as vaccinations lag

US mpox cases rising again as vaccinations lag

by Robin FosterMpox cases are climbing again in the United States, with the number of reported infections now twice as high as they were at this time last year, new government data shows.In response,&

US mpox cases rising again as vaccinations lag

by Robin FosterMpox cases are climbing again in the United States, with the number of reported infections now twice as high as they were at this time last year, new government data shows.In response,&
Study shows narrative conversion messages boost attitudes about COVID vaccinations among unvaccinated adults

Study shows narrative conversion messages boost attitudes about COVID vaccinations among unvaccinated adults

by Mike Krings,University of KansasCredit: CC0 Public DomainPublic health communicators have tried numerous methods to encourage people to accept COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters. And while so

Study shows narrative conversion messages boost attitudes about COVID vaccinations among unvaccinated adults

by Mike Krings,University of KansasCredit: CC0 Public DomainPublic health communicators have tried numerous methods to encourage people to accept COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters. And while so
Global pandemic accord: Where the talks stand

Global pandemic accord: Where the talks stand

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe 12th round of negotiations towards a global accord on handling future pandemics ended Friday without a final agreement, with rich and poor nations still wrangling

Global pandemic accord: Where the talks stand

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe 12th round of negotiations towards a global accord on handling future pandemics ended Friday without a final agreement, with rich and poor nations still wrangling
HIV: Reprogramming cells to control infection

HIV: Reprogramming cells to control infection

by Pasteur InstituteMicroscopic image of an HIV-infected T cell. Credit: NIAIDCells from the rare individuals who naturally control HIV infection have been the focus of investigation for nearly 1

HIV: Reprogramming cells to control infection

by Pasteur InstituteMicroscopic image of an HIV-infected T cell. Credit: NIAIDCells from the rare individuals who naturally control HIV infection have been the focus of investigation for nearly 1
Data security: Pilot study presents approach that overcomes technical, legal challenges with personalized health data

Data security: Pilot study presents approach that overcomes technical, legal challenges with personalized health data

byLudwig Maximilian University of MunichArchitecture for secure multiparty computation. Credit:npj Digital Medicine(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41746-024-01293-4In a new pilot study, the re

Data security: Pilot study presents approach that overcomes technical, legal challenges with personalized health data

byLudwig Maximilian University of MunichArchitecture for secure multiparty computation. Credit:npj Digital Medicine(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41746-024-01293-4In a new pilot study, the re