In the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, a puzzling phenomenon emerged. Many individuals infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which causes COVID-19, began… Read More »SARS-CoV-2 can infect sensory neurons, causing changes in gene expression
Accessible and rapid COVID-19 testing has played a pivotal role in our battle against the pandemic, but it has not been without its challenges. Polymerase… Read More »New biodegradable COVID-19 test developed
A recent study published in Nature Medicine reveals that two blood biomarkers might serve as predictors for cognitive impairments occurring six to twelve months after… Read More »Blood biomarkers may predict cognitive deficits after COVID-19
The coronavirus family of viruses, although brought to global attention during the COVID-19 pandemic, was initially identified in the mid-1960s. In a recent research project,… Read More »Coronavirus fusion peptide plays more invasive role in infection
The spike protein of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), known as the spike protein, is critical for infecting host cells. The spike… Read More »Engineered ACE2 decoy shows promise against SARS-CoV-2 variants
Recent research has unveiled a concerning discovery in Ohio: white-tailed deer have become infected with the virus responsible for COVID-19, and what’s more, viral variants… Read More »COVID-19 virus rapidly evolving in white-tailed deer in Ohio
Exciting news emerges for individuals with acquired or congenital immunodeficiency: A clinical phase II study conducted at University Hospital Tübingen, under the guidance of Prof.… Read More »T-Cell activator CoVac-1 shows promise in protecting cancer patients against coronavirus
The common wasp, known scientifically as Vespula vulgaris, has been the subject of a significant genetic study thanks to the efforts of the Big Wasp… Read More »Citizen science project reveals genetic insights into common wasp
Researchers from the MUSC Hollings Cancer Center has shed new light on the potential value of e-cigarettes as a tool for smoking cessation. The debate… Read More »E-cigarettes can help smokers quit, study finds
The findings of a comprehensive two-year study, involving nearly 2,400 recipients of solid organ transplants, have been revealed by the collaboration between the Johns Hopkins… Read More »Vaccination reduces hospitalization rates in transplant recipients, even with breakthrough infections
A recent small study reveals that severe COVID-19 could lead to lasting modifications in the body’s initial immune response system. This could potentially clarify why… Read More »Severe COVID-19 may cause long-term changes to innate immune system
At the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic, there was a notable trend where men seemed to experience higher rates of severe illness and mortality. This… Read More »Proxalutamide shows promise as potential COVID-19 treatment
A groundbreaking study conducted by Northwestern Medicine has unveiled a promising avenue for treating acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) in older patients. ARDS, a condition… Read More »New study finds novel therapeutic target for elderly patients with ARDS
The Australian National Maritime Museum (ANMM) and the Silentworld Foundation, a non-profit organization, are engaged in a continuous archaeological exploration of the wreck of the… Read More »Archaeologists uncover new details about South Australia’s oldest shipwreck
A team from The Jackson Laboratory, working alongside NIH’s Rocky Mountain Laboratories, has developed a group of mice with diverse genetics. These mice effectively replicate… Read More »Genetically diverse mice accurately model human response to SARS-CoV-2
A groundbreaking study recently published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology has unveiled fascinating insights into the impact of daily steps on our health.… Read More »New study finds that walking as few as 4,000 steps a day can reduce your risk of death
In a groundbreaking study published in Science Advances, scientists from Duke-NUS Medical School, the National University of Singapore, the University of Melbourne, and other partner… Read More »New antibodies found to neutralize virtually all known COVID-19 variants
In the midst of a new space race, two researchers from the Kansas Geological Survey at the University of Kansas have proposed an exciting new… Read More »New subfield of planetary geoarchaeology proposed to protect space heritage
Omicron-derived virus variants currently dominate SARS-CoV-2 infections worldwide. Unlike earlier variants, omicron tends to result in fewer severe cases. This reduced severity is believed to… Read More »New omicron subvariant BA.5 can efficiently infect lung cells, raising risk of severe disease
A recent study published in the CABI journal Human-Animal Interactions challenges the widely held belief that companion animals provide significant emotional benefits for owners with… Read More »Companion animals do not significantly benefit emotional health of owners with severe nental illness