Long COVID, also known as post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection (PASC), is a condition where individuals continue to experience symptoms or develop new symptoms after…
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A new method can quickly diagnose COVID-19 more accurately than existing approaches. The technique is based on how the body expresses genes in response to…
A recent study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition suggests that omega-3 fatty acids, particularly EPA and DHA, may provide protection against contracting…
Remains from the Lindegården excavation site at Ribe Cathedral (Denmark) dated between the 9th and 19th centuries. Credit: Museum of Southwest Jutland Researchers Document Evolution…
Immunofluorescent staining shows expression of the new SARS-CoV-2 Spike-receptor LRRC15 (green) in post-mortem lung tissue section from individual with COVID-19. Credit: The University of Sydney…
A recent study has revealed that nearly all airplanes landing at three major airports in the UK during the COVID restrictions tested positive for SARS…
Some small molecules can lock SARS-CoV-2 spike proteins in a harmless closed configuration (left) instead of the infectious open configuration (right). Credit: Adapted from ACS…
Colorized transmission electron micrograph of Marburg virus particles (blue) harvested from infected VERO E6 cell supernatant. Image captured and color-enhanced at the NIAID Integrated Research…
Monthly number of deaths in the US of children and young people (aged 0-19), where COVID-19 was listed as the cause of death on the…
The graphic demonstrates use of the controlled-release passive device on a military tent to protect the area from mosquitos. Credit: University of Florida A device…
A cytokine (blue) secreted by T cells (red) stimulates monocytes (background) to feed on C. albicans hyphae (yellow). Credit: Luo Yu/Leibniz-HKI Researchers just discovered that…
Scientists recently conducted an experiment using a mouse model that is susceptible to SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus infection. They found that the virus can infect various parts…
Researchers Discover Surprising Risks for COVID-19 Infection + Significant Protection From Vitamin D
In a new study, researchers identified that mask-wearing and using vitamin D decreased the risk of COVID-19 infection. They also found several characteristics – including…
According to a study of nearly 200,000 adults, increased physical activity was associated with improved COVID-19 outcomes. This link held true across different races, ages,…
A previously unidentified immune response inside the nose that fights off viruses responsible for upper respiratory infections has been discovered by researchers. It can help…
Cultured differentiated adipocytes: lipids are stained red; the protein ACE-2, which serves as the receptor for SARS-CoV-2, is green; cell nuclei are blue. Credit: Amanda…
According to a new study, vaccine confidence declined considerably during the COVID-19 pandemic. This decrease in confidence was observed regardless of age, gender, religious belief,…
Structure of a coronavirus. Credit: Wikimedia A new study describes how the functioning of RNARibonucleic acid (RNA) is a polymeric molecule similar to DNA that…
Gene usage in the brains of patients with COVID-19 is similar to those observed in aging brains, according to experiments performed by scientists at Beth…
Researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden completed a study that indicates that increased levels of the cytokine interleukin-26 (IL-26) in blood is a potential biomarker…