Researchers have discovered that the body’s immune system can affect the spike protein on the surface of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, leading to the production of a misfolded spike protein called amyloid.
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When it comes to avian influenza, more commonly known as bird flu, all birds are not created equal.
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An algorithm can accurately predict which hospitalized patients are at the highest risk of death and require critical care, regardless of immune protection status and virus variant.
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Research suggests that the J08 antibody, because of its flexibility, will likely remain effective against future variants of COVID-19.
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Among patients hospitalized for COVID-19 who seemingly recovered, severe systemic inflammation during their hospitalization is a risk factor for death within one year.
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Obesity is a disease complicating the course of COVID-19, and SARS-CoV-2 vaccine antibody response in adults with obesity may be compromised.
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Researchers have discovered the blood clotting and immune protein pathways that are activated in severe cases of COVID-19 in children, paving the way for earlier diagnosis and more targeted treatments.
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A new study supports previous research regarding the best UV wavelength to deactivate SARS-CoV-2, but falls short of agreeing that 222 nanometers is completely harmless to humans.
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We already know are many negative consequences to a drastically warming climate, but a new study has suggested another that feels particularly poignant given what the world has experienced in the past 2+ years.
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A new preprint study has shown that a longer interval between primary COVID-19 vaccine doses can boost antibody production up to nine-fold.
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Scientists have developed an assessment proposal aimed at clinicians and researchers for the purpose of establishing an individualized treatment protocol.
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Surprisingly, ethnicity, older age, and socioeconomic status were not associated with the syndrome even though those characteristics have been linked with severe illness and greater risk of death from COVID-19.
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Researchers have characterized the binding of proteins from several animal and human coronaviruses to glycans called sialic acids, revealing host-specific patterns of binding.
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Researchers have shown that loss of smell is most likely a secondary consequence of inflammation occurring when the body’s immune system responds to SARS-CoV-2 infection rather than a direct action of the virus.
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A new pilot study suggests that even mild or moderate illness could change the levels of proteins related to male reproductive function.
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