Next-generation vaccines for Covid-19 should aim to induce an immune response against ‘replication proteins’, essential for the very earliest stages of the viral cycle, concludes…
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An artistic rendering of antibodies surrounding a SARS-CoV-2 particle. With the emergence of SARS-CoV-2Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is the official name of…
The origin of the SARS-CoV-2Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is the official name of the virus strain that causes coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Previous…
Worldwide restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic caused huge reductions in travel and other economic activities, resulting in lower emissions. Seen here, almost-empty highways in Colombia…
Creative rendition of SARS-COV-2 virus particles with spike proteins dotting their surfaces. Image not to scale. Credit: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, NIH…
This ribbon diagram shows the structure of the Delta variant’s spike protein before the virus fuses with its target cell. The N-terminal domain (NTD) is…
Credit: University of Cambridge A new carbon-based air filtration nanomaterial capable of capturing and destroying various viruses, including animal coronavirus, a close relative of SARS-CoV-2Severe…
Protein-based vaccine elicits strong immune responses in mice; approach could be used for other diseases. Currently available COVID vaccines require cold storage and sophisticated manufacturing…
Researchers found that more than 80% of the white-tailed deer sampled in different parts of Iowa between December 2020 and January 2021 tested positive for…
Recirculating flow in a dead zone over the wash basin can trap infectious particles for a long time. Credit: Vivek Kumar, Ansys Inc. Ventilation systems…
A new study in the Veterinary Record reveals that pets can be infected with the alpha variant of SARS-CoV-2Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is…
Covid in blood vessel. Credit: Tel Aviv University Nearly two years since becoming a global pandemic that has killed millions of people, the mystery of…
Experts argue COVID passes could stop another lockdown or pose threats such as segregation and ongoing surveillance. Covid passes and vaccine passports may promise the…
The AIDS Clinical Trials Group (ACTG), the largest global HIV research network, which recently expanded its focus to include evaluating outpatient treatment for COVID-19First identified…
At 11:00 am ET today (November 2, 2021), the results will be released for research that analyzed the effectiveness of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine…
Largest real-world study of COVID-19First identified in 2019 in Wuhan, China, Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome…
But quality of evidence variable, and no clarity on optimal formulation or dose. A zinc supplement might help stave off the symptoms of respiratory tract…
At 11:00 am ET today (November 1, 2021), the results will be released for research that studied Incidence of blood clot in brain after Johnson…
An inexpensive repurposed drug called fluvoxamine (FDA can save the lives of COVID-19First identified in 2019 in Wuhan, China, Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is an…
The COVID-19 vaccine will soon be available to children ages 5 to 11. Assoc. Prof. Allison Bartlett of UChicago Medicine has answers to some common…