Antibodies and SARS-CoV-2 infections: Tthe more the better
Oxford University Hospital tracked infections in 12,500 of its healthcare workers. Enlarge / Oxford University is associated with the hospital that ran this study, as well as a vaccine that is currently undergoing clinical trials. (credit: Gallo.....»»
Autophagy mediates a direct synergistic interaction during co-transmission of two arboviruses by insect vectors
Multiple viral infections in insect vectors with synergistic effects are common in nature, but the underlying mechanism remains elusive. A new study, published in Science China Life Sciences and led by Dr. Taiyun Wei (Institute of Vector-borne Virus.....»»
Weird SARS-CoV-2 outbreak in mink suggests hidden source of virus in the wild
The lineage had not been seen in the area for over two years. Enlarge / Minks are seen at a farm in Gjol, northern Denmark, on October 9, 2020. (credit: Getty | Henning Bagger) Between September to January of this year,.....»»
What juice jacking and trustjacking are, and how to protect yourself
Inserting an unprotected iPhone or iPad into a new port can leave you with unwanted infections. "Juice jacking" and "trustjacking" are two ways to catch digital diseases, but there are ways to protect yourself.A humble USB charging port could be the.....»»
What New Evidence from the Wuhan Market Tells Us about COVID"s Origins
Recently released data from samples of the COVID-causing virus SARS-CoV-2 at the market where many early cases of the disease occurred suggest animals were present but stop short of proving that they were infected and transmitted the virus to humans.....»»
The prevalence and distribution of aminoglycoside resistance genes
Choosing the appropriate antibiotics to treat bacterial infections has grown more challenging because of the emergence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Aminoglycosides, as broad-spectrum antibiotics, are increasingly being used clinically; however,.....»»
Researchers uncover new differences in bacteria"s sugar coat to aid pneumococcal vaccine development
Many disease-causing bacteria like Streptococcus pneumoniae (S. pneumoniae) are encased in a sugar layer called the capsular polysaccharide (CPS). This layer is often essential for infections......»»
A ‘Morning-After Pill’ for Sexually Transmitted Infections Is Almost Here
The single-dose antibiotic regimen dramatically reduces transmission of chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis. But it doesn’t have the CDC’s blessing yet......»»
Multifunctional electronic patch offers early detection of plant diseases, other crop threats
Researchers from North Carolina State University have developed an electronic patch that can be applied to the leaves of plants to monitor crops for different pathogens—such as viral and fungal infections—and stresses such as drought or salinity......»»
In the War on Bacteria, It’s Time to Call in the Phages
Researchers say viruses can kill antibiotic-resistant microbes and help treat infections. Regulators have to figure out how to get them on the market......»»
New frequency comb breathalyzer detects COVID-19 with excellent accuracy
JILA researchers have upgraded a breathalyzer based on Nobel Prize-winning frequency-comb technology and combined it with machine learning to detect SARS-CoV-2 infection with excellent accuracy in 170 volunteer subjects. Their achievement represents.....»»
New shape-shifting antibiotics could fight deadly infections
In the United States alone, drug-resistant bacteria and fungi infect almost 3 million people per year and kill about 35,000. Antibiotics are essential and effective, but in recent years overuse has led to some bacteria developing resistance to them......»»
Investigating the druggability of SARS-CoV-2 nucleocapsid protein RNA interactions
The Allain (IBC), Gossert (BNSP) and Leitner (IMSB) groups investigated the druggability of the SARS-CoV-2 Nucleocapsid protein RNA interactions by a hybrid structure determination approach, which led to the identification of primary fragment hits. T.....»»
Bats in disrupted ecosystems are more infected with coronaviruses, reveals study
Over the past 20 years, coronaviruses in wild bat populations have led to three major disease outbreaks in humans: SARS in 2002, MERS in 2012 and COVID-19. The latter triggered an ongoing global pandemic. In turn, this has focused greater attention o.....»»
A tighter core stabilizes SARS-CoV-2 spike protein in new emergent variants
Just as a tight core is a component of good physical fitness for humans, helping to stabilize our bodies, mutations that tightened the core of the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein in new variants may have increased the virus's fitness......»»
New approach can help counter antibiotic resistance
EPFL scientists are developing a new approach that can help stem the tide of antibiotic resistance. "Antibiotic-resistant infections are responsible for over one million deaths every year, including 250,000 children under the age of five," says Prof......»»
Discovery of drug candidate that neutralizes SARS-CoV-2 could reduce length of infection upon exposure
The discovery of a small molecule in the research lab of Bradley McConnell, professor of pharmacology at the University of Houston College of Pharmacy, may well be the genesis of new medication which could shorten the course of the SARS-CoV-2 virus......»»
Two more dead as patients report horrifying details of eye drop outbreak
EzriCare and Delsam products have been recalled, but outbreak is expected to grow. Enlarge (credit: Getty | UniversalImagesGroup) Two more people have died and more details of horrifying eye infections are emerging in a.....»»
Climate change enables spread of flesh-eating bacteria in US coastal waters
Though the occurrence of infections is small, the mortality rate is as high as 18%. Enlarge / Magnified view of Vibrio vulnificus bacteria. (credit: Smith Collection/Gado via Getty Images) Cases of a potentially fatal in.....»»
Study: SARS-CoV-2 can alter genome structure of our cells
People infected with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, may experience genome structure changes that not only may explain our immunological symptoms after infection, but also potentially link to long COVID, according to a new study by resear.....»»
Harnessing power of immune system may lessen reliance on antibiotics for infections like TB
Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute have found that the body's process of removing old and damaged cell parts is also an essential part of tackling infections that take hold within our cells, like TB......»»