Some evidence suggests SARS-CoV-2 originated in bats. International taskforce announced to look into origins of SARS-CoV-2, which sparked COVID-19 pandemic nearly one year ago. Named…
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New COVID-19 Research Provides Deep Insights Into Transmission and Mutation Properties of SARS-CoV-2
Austrian study reveals important characteristics of the virus: The analysis of infection clusters and superspreading events in Austria built the foundation to obtain general information…
Single virus particle detections using a solid-state nanopore. Credit: Osaka University Scientists at Osaka University develop a label-free method for identifying respiratory viruses based on…
A proposed future society. Credit: Tohoku University The future could hold portable and wearable sensors for detecting viruses and bacteria in the surrounding environment. But…
None of the mutations currently documented in the SARS-CoV-2 virus appear to increase its transmissibility in humans, according to a study led by University College…
Influenza virus. Credit: CDC New insights into the local transmission of seasonal influenza may be valuable for planning interventions to combat the spread of respiratory…
Scientists at Goethe University within the international consortium COVID19-NMR refine previous 2D models. For the first time, an international research alliance has observed the RNA…
Evolution of Influenza-like epidemic. Credit: Paolo Bonfini, University of Crete Why do most viral epidemics spread cyclically in autumn and winter in the globe’s temperate…
Artistic interpretation of how microbial genome sequences from the GEM catalog can help fill in gaps of knowledge about the microbes that play key roles…
WHO Guideline Development Group: Currently no evidence that it improves survival and other important measures. The antiviral drug remdesivir is not suggested for patients admitted…
The compound UMB18 (multi-color) binds to the 3D structure of SKI protein complex shown in silver. Credit: University of Maryland School of Medicine Research Could…
Mutation is not expected to interfere with effectiveness of vaccines under development. A new study published in Science confirms that SARS-CoV-2 has mutated in a…
Live-capture of virus infected cells. After infection of a host cell, a virus tries to replicate (green dots), and tries to prevent the host cell…
New epidemic diseases have an evolutionary advantage if they are of “intermediate” severity, research shows. Scientists tested the theory that pathogens (disease-causing organisms) that inflict…
When activated by daylight, a new type of cotton face mask releases reactive oxygen species (ROS) that kill viruses and bacteria. Credit: Adapted from ACS…
Researchers have discovered a new “hidden” gene in SARS-CoV-2 — the virus that causes COVID-19 — that may have contributed to its unique biology and…
A nasal antiviral created by researchers at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons blocked transmission of SARS-CoV-2 in ferrets, suggesting the nasal spray…
The series of illustrations on this page are a schematic illustrating three ways that standard samples from COVID-19 clinical trials can be repurposed to assess…
Laboratory tests showed film containing silver-silica nanoparticles to be capable of eliminating 99.84% of SARS-CoV-2 particles after exposure for two minutes. Credit: Promaflex Laboratory tests…
Although viruses such as herpes simplex can infect the eye’s cornea and Zika virus has been found in corneal tissue and tears, new research from…