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What is the increase in suspected SARS-CoV-2 reinfections across different demographics?

In a new study, researchers assessed the rapid increase in COVID-19 reinfections in December 2021.

18 Aug 2022

Researchers assess lutein nanodisks against ultraviolet light-induced retinal damage

Researchers assessed the role of lutein nanodisks against ultraviolet (UV) light-induced damage to retinal cells.

18 Aug 2022

The seasonality of parturition and virus infection dynamics in a tropical bat population

Researchers evaluated the synchronicity of viral shedding pulses in two maternity colonies of free-tailed bats (Mormopterus francoismoutoui) in the Reunion Island of the South-Western Indian Ocean.

18 Aug 2022

The QCOVID4 algorithm developed using data from the Omicron wave identifies those at highest risk of severe COVID-19 outcomes

A recent article illustrated the derivation and validation of the QCOVID4 risk determination algorithm for predicting COVID-19 hospitalization and death risk in England.

18 Aug 2022

Host anti-viral factors and pathways regulating SARS-CoV-2 infection

In a new study, researchers identified host anti-viral factors and pathways regulating SARS-CoV-2 infection.

18 Aug 2022

Study finds hybrid immunity or booster vaccination provides more protection against Omicron infections than full vaccination alone

Researchers evaluated SARS-CoV-2 infection, re-infection, and vaccination trajectory during the Omicron wave in the United States.

18 Aug 2022

Bioengineered corneal tissue implantation restores vision in advanced keratoconus

In a new study, researchers bioengineered corneal tissue for minimally invasive vision restoration.

18 Aug 2022

How do BNT162b2 vaccine-induced neutralizing and non-neutralizing antibodies synergize to promote protection against SARS-CoV-2?

Scientists explored the COVID-19 BNT162b2 vaccine triggered non-neutralizing and neutralizing antibody functions.

18 Aug 2022

What is the importance of SARS-CoV-2 vaccination among adolescents?

Researchers estimated messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA) COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness (VE) against SARS-CoV-2 infections among Sicilian adolescents.

18 Aug 2022

Researchers develop a novel method to screen publicly available raw WGS data of SARS-CoV-2

Researchers developed a novel method to screen publically available raw whole genome sequencing data of SARS-CoV-2 and identify mutations of interest more rapidly.

18 Aug 2022

Mathematical model describes the simultaneous transmission of SARS-CoV-2 and multidrug-resistant bacteria

Researchers developed an epidemiological model to simulate the co-circulation of SARS-CoV-2 and multidrug-resistant bacteria in healthcare facilities during the early phase of the COVID-19 pandemic.

18 Aug 2022

Waning of humoral immune responses to SARS-CoV-2 after 14 months of infection

Researchers assessed humoral immune responses to and neutralization of the SARS-CoV-2 Delta (B.1.617.2) variant of concern after two months (T1) and 14 months (T2) of asymptomatic or mild wild-type (WT) SARS-CoV-2 infections.

18 Aug 2022

The potential European animal hosts and reservoirs of monkeypox

Researchers investigated all the potential animal hosts and reservoirs of poxviruses, including the monkeypox virus, to inform surveillance programs and mitigation procedures.

18 Aug 2022

CD98 identified as a key mediator of pro-fibrotic and acute inflammatory responses in the lung

Researchers investigated the role of the CD98 glycoprotein in inducing an inflammatory response to SARS-CoV-2 in patients of progressive fibrosis interstitial lung diseases, including the archetypal PFILD, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.

18 Aug 2022

Study highlights the lack of evidence-based clinical management guidelines for monkeypox

A dearth of high quality, up to date clinical guidance on monkeypox may be hampering effective and safe treatment of the infection around the world, concludes a review of what's available to guide patient care and published in the open access journal BMJ Global Health.

18 Aug 2022

Disease/Infection News

What is the increase in suspected SARS-CoV-2 reinfections across different demographics?

Researchers assess lutein nanodisks against ultraviolet light-induced retinal damage

The seasonality of parturition and virus infection dynamics in a tropical bat population

The QCOVID4 algorithm developed using data from the Omicron wave identifies those at highest risk of severe COVID-19 outcomes

Host anti-viral factors and pathways regulating SARS-CoV-2 infection

Study finds hybrid immunity or booster vaccination provides more protection against Omicron infections than full vaccination alone

Bioengineered corneal tissue implantation restores vision in advanced keratoconus

How do BNT162b2 vaccine-induced neutralizing and non-neutralizing antibodies synergize to promote protection against SARS-CoV-2?

What is the importance of SARS-CoV-2 vaccination among adolescents?

Researchers develop a novel method to screen publicly available raw WGS data of SARS-CoV-2

Mathematical model describes the simultaneous transmission of SARS-CoV-2 and multidrug-resistant bacteria

Waning of humoral immune responses to SARS-CoV-2 after 14 months of infection

The potential European animal hosts and reservoirs of monkeypox

CD98 identified as a key mediator of pro-fibrotic and acute inflammatory responses in the lung

Study highlights the lack of evidence-based clinical management guidelines for monkeypox

Researchers investigate the acceptance of mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy in Germany

An intervention approach to prevent infectious diseases in the future

Eating disorders could be treated by modulating gut microbiota

Study detects asymptomatic monkeypox virus infection

Study links reduced myocardial blood flow and COVID-19

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