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Phage-like particle system provides a platform for quick and easy vaccine generation

In this study, researchers report on the development of a monovalent lambda PLP-based vaccine against SARS-CoV-2 or MERS-Cov through decoration with the spike RBD proteins from either virus.

11 Nov 2021

Effectiveness of sotrovimab demonstrated in patients with mild to moderate COVID-19

In an attempt to study the safety and effectiveness of sotrovimab in more vulnerable patients suffering from mild to moderate symptoms of COVID-19, a multinational team of researchers conducted the COVID-19 Monoclonal antibody Efficacy Trial-Intent to Care Early (COMET-ICE) trial.

11 Nov 2021

New discovery could lead to the creation of a pan-coronaviruses vaccine

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 new research carried out by UCL scientists.

10 Nov 2021

First detection of SARS-CoV-2 remdesivir resistance in an immunocompromised patient

A research group from the US (led by experts from Yale University School of Medicine) recently presented a case of an immunocompromised female patient with acquired deficiency of B lymphocytes who subsequently developed a protracted course of the infection with the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).

10 Nov 2021

Newly discovered RNA molecule protects mice from emerging SARS-CoV-2 variants

Researchers at Yale School of Medicine have discovered that an RNA molecule that stimulates the body's early antiviral defense system can protect mice from a range of emerging SARS-CoV-2 variants.

10 Nov 2021

Emergence of SARS-CoV-2 immune escape variants in an immunocompromised patient

A German case study recently published in the journal Nature Communications has characterized a long-term severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection dynamics in an immunosuppressed kidney transplant recipient and provided evidence for the evolution of SARS-CoV-2 into potentially harmful immune escape mutants during persistent infections.

10 Nov 2021

Risk of severe COVID-19 is rare among fully vaccinated individuals in England

A team of UK-based scientists has recently estimated the prevalence of vaccine breakthrough infections and severe disease in a large number of individuals fully vaccinated against coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in England.

10 Nov 2021

Global progress toward measles elimination continues to decline amidst the pandemic

While reported measles cases have fallen compared to previous years, progress toward measles elimination continues to decline and the risk of outbreaks is mounting, according to a new report from the World Health Organization and U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

10 Nov 2021

The immune response elicited by an inactivated SAR-CoV-2 vaccine

A team of researchers assessed antibody responses to the inactivated SARS-CoV-2 vaccine among vaccine recipients in Shenzhen, China.

10 Nov 2021

The SARS-CoV-2 Beta variant evades Fc effector function by ancestral strain, study says

A new study finds improved Fc cross-reactivity against certain SARS-CoV-2 variant of concern.

10 Nov 2021

Chronological changes in SARS-CoV-2 immune responses after BNT162b2 vaccine

A new study focused on the chronological changes in humoral and cell-mediated immune responses, during and after the BNT162b2 vaccine administration, among hospital workers of a national medical institution in Japan.

10 Nov 2021

Is it possible to predict COVID-19 trends?

A new preprint reports the results of the second part of a two-phase forecasting study on COVID-19 cases and deaths in two countries, Germany and Poland.

10 Nov 2021

How effective are mask-wearing and social distancing in UK universities?

A new paper describes the effects of various non-pharmaceutical interventions in dealing with the spread of this virus among students, faculty, and staff on university campuses following the reopening of these institutions.

10 Nov 2021

Mechanism of SARS-CoV-2 antibody transfer into breastmilk

A recent study aimed to understand better the mechanism of antibody transfer to breastmilk in the setting of SARS-CoV-2 infection.

10 Nov 2021

How one health center is leading Chicago on kid covid shots

As the medical assistant put on rubber gloves and readied the syringe, 5-year-old Victoria Macias, wearing a pink Minnie Mouse mask and white blouse, turned her head away and closed her eyes.

10 Nov 2021

Finnish study highlights the need for mRNA COVID vaccine booster shots

A register-based cohort study of the effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines was performed to help decision-making on providing booster doses to social and healthcare workers (HCWs) like nurses, physicians, dentists, and other professionals in Finland. In addition, it estimated the vaccine effectiveness after the second dose. This study is published on the medRxiv* preprint server.

9 Nov 2021

COVID-19 vaccination strategies that minimize R0 may offer greater protection to vulnerable age groups

In this study, researchers aimed at finding the minimum vaccination rate for each age group that guaranteed the basic reproduction number R0 was less than 1, thus stabilizing the dynamics at the disease-free equilibrium.

9 Nov 2021

Study: Most pediatric cancer patients have mild COVID-19 and make full recovery

Most children and adolescents with cancer have mild COVID-19 disease and make a full recovery, a new study has found. But pediatric cancer patients with underlying health conditions, severe infections and low white blood cell counts were significantly more likely to have severe disease.

9 Nov 2021

Researchers investigate how intestinal bacteria distribute metabolic products in membrane vesicles

Bacteria in the intestine pack a wide spectrum of their biomolecules into small capsules. These are transported via the bloodstream to various organs in the body and even absorbed and processed by nerve cells in the brain.

9 Nov 2021

US college students with disabilities generallt ill-informed about COVID-19 vaccines

The COVID-19 pandemic has drastically changed how educational institutions operate, including changes in the mode of learning and additional safety protocols for students, staff, faculty, and other stakeholders on campus. In addition, the development of COVID-19 vaccines has catalyzed the ability of campuses to re-open their doors to students and faculty.

9 Nov 2021

Vaccine News and Research

Latest Vaccine News and Research

Phage-like particle system provides a platform for quick and easy vaccine generation

Effectiveness of sotrovimab demonstrated in patients with mild to moderate COVID-19

New discovery could lead to the creation of a pan-coronaviruses vaccine

First detection of SARS-CoV-2 remdesivir resistance in an immunocompromised patient

Newly discovered RNA molecule protects mice from emerging SARS-CoV-2 variants

Emergence of SARS-CoV-2 immune escape variants in an immunocompromised patient

Risk of severe COVID-19 is rare among fully vaccinated individuals in England

Global progress toward measles elimination continues to decline amidst the pandemic

The immune response elicited by an inactivated SAR-CoV-2 vaccine

The SARS-CoV-2 Beta variant evades Fc effector function by ancestral strain, study says

Chronological changes in SARS-CoV-2 immune responses after BNT162b2 vaccine

Is it possible to predict COVID-19 trends?

How effective are mask-wearing and social distancing in UK universities?

Mechanism of SARS-CoV-2 antibody transfer into breastmilk

How one health center is leading Chicago on kid covid shots

Finnish study highlights the need for mRNA COVID vaccine booster shots

COVID-19 vaccination strategies that minimize R0 may offer greater protection to vulnerable age groups

Study: Most pediatric cancer patients have mild COVID-19 and make full recovery

Researchers investigate how intestinal bacteria distribute metabolic products in membrane vesicles

US college students with disabilities generallt ill-informed about COVID-19 vaccines

Event guide: 3rd mRNA Process Development & Manufacturing Europe eBook

Unveiling Hidden Potential: Organoids for Disease Modeling in Neuroscience Research

How GLP‑1 Agonists Are Shaping the Future of Obesity Treatment With Dr Bryony Henderson

Flow chemistry, AI, and NMR: A next-gen approach to scalable API production

Vaccine News and Research

Latest Vaccine News and Research

Event guide: 3rd mRNA Process Development & Manufacturing Europe eBook

Unveiling Hidden Potential: Organoids for Disease Modeling in Neuroscience Research

How GLP‑1 Agonists Are Shaping the Future of Obesity Treatment With Dr Bryony Henderson

Flow chemistry, AI, and NMR: A next-gen approach to scalable API production

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