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.....»»
Rodents could be asymptomatic carriers of SARS-like coronaviruses, study suggests
Some ancestral rodents likely had repeated infections with SARS-like coronaviruses, leading them to acquire tolerance or resistance to the pathogens, according to new research. This raises the possibility that modern rodents may be reservoirs of SARS.....»»
Team maps out how autophagy functions in mammals; SARS-CoV-2 infection can disrupt the process
The intricate biological process known as autophagy plays a vital role in keeping our cells healthy and functioning by sweeping up and recycling bits of debris and invading microorganisms......»»
COVID gets airborne: Team models delta virus inside an aerosol for the first time
In May 2021, the Centers for Disease Control officially recognized that SARS-CoV-2—the virus that causes COVID-19—is airborne, meaning it is highly transmissible through the air......»»
When the gut"s internal ecosystem goes awry, could an ancient if gross-sounding treatment make it right?
For people with serious bacterial infections, antibiotics can be life-saving drugs. But they can also cause collateral damage to the complex microbial community that breaks down food and maintains health in the gut. And not just in people. A new stud.....»»
‘Surgery selfies’ could spot serious infections early
Smartphone pictures of post-surgical wounds taken by patients and then assessed by clinicians can help with the early identification of infections, a study has found......»»
Phages kill dystentery-causing bacteria and reduce virulence in surviving bacteria
Phages are viruses that infect bacteria and can also be used to treat human infections. However, as with antibiotics, bacteria can readily evolve resistance to phage attack, highlighting a key limitation to the use of phages as therapeutics. Now, res.....»»
Research shows B cells can help fight infection, speed skin wound healing, and protect brain after injury
Until recently, B cells—present in the blood stream—were mainly thought to produce antibodies and present antigens to help with the immune response to pathogens. A research team at the Vaccine and Immunotherapy Center (VIC) at Massachusetts Gene.....»»
Rodents could be asymptomatic carriers of SARS-like coronaviruses, study suggests
Some ancestral rodents likely had repeated infections with SARS-like coronaviruses, leading them to acquire tolerance or resistance to the pathogens, according to new research publishing November 18th in PLOS Computational Biology by Sean King and Mo.....»»
Why drug used to treat critically ill COVID-19 patients may only benefit males
A new study shows how dexamethasone, the main treatment for severe COVID-19 lung infections, alters how immune cells work, which may help male patients, but has little to no benefit for females......»»
COVID Can Cause Strange Eye and Ear Symptoms
From conjunctivitis to vertigo, coronavirus infections can affect disparate senses -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.....»»
Machine learning IDs mammal species with the potential to spread SARS-CoV-2
Back and forth transmission of SARS-CoV-2 between people and other mammals increases the risk of new variants and threatens efforts to control COVID-19. A new study, published today in Proceedings of the Royal Society B, used a novel modelling approa.....»»
Samsung"s Galaxy Buds 2 and the Galaxy Buds Pro could be causing ear infections
Android Central's Chris Wedel writes that he experienced an ear infection after wearing the Galaxy Buds Pro. The infection caused a lot of unpleasantness, including swelling, discharge, pain, and a temperature over 102 degrees. It was around a week b.....»»
How Do People Resist COVID Infections?
Immune cells might abort SARS-CoV-2 infection, forestalling a positive PCR or antibody test, a study in hospital workers suggests -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.....»»
Samsung’s Galaxy Buds Pros are apparently giving people ear infections
According to an alarming number of reports, it seems that more than enough people are getting ear infections from using the Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro where we’re a little concerned. The post Samsung’s Galaxy Buds Pros are apparently giving people e.....»»
Breaking down fungal biofilm defenses provides potential path to treating sticky infections
In a new study designed to better understand and combat these structures, scientists identified some of the key proteins in biofilms of the fungus Candida albicans that control both how they resist antifungal drugs and how they become dispersed throu.....»»
Lingering COVID symptoms in young, competitive athletes rare, large study finds
A new study shows that persistent symptoms following COVID-19 infections in collegiate athletes appear to be rare. Also rare is chest pain upon return to exercise, but is nonetheless a concerning finding that may warrant further clinical workup......»»
New study finds evidence of COVID antibodies in breast milk of vaccinated mothers
Researchers found that two groups of mothers -- those who had disease-acquired immunity and those with vaccine-immunity -- had high levels of antibodies in their breast milk, and these antibodies provided neutralization against SARS-CoV-2......»»
Unstable housing, homelessness associated with COVID-19 re-infection
New study results demonstrate that unstable housing and homelessness is associated with a two-fold greater chance of being re-infected with SARS-CoV-2 compared to those who are securely housed. The research indicates that unstable housing was the onl.....»»
Breaking down fungal biofilm defenses provides potential path to treating sticky infections
The microbes that make us sick often have ways to evade our attacks against them. Perhaps chief among these strategies is a sticky, armor-like goo, called the biofilm matrix, that encases clusters of disease-causing organisms......»»
Researchers harness higher order protein catenation for the development of artificial antibodies
Chemical topology is a unique dimension for protein engineering. Over the past few years, the discovery of topological non-trivial proteins in nature has already revealed their many potential functional benefits, such as enhanced thermal/mechanical/c.....»»