Monoclonal antibodies may neutralize many norovirus variants
Researchers have taken a big step toward developing targeted treatments and vaccines against a family of viruses that attacks the gastrointestinal tract......»»
Anti-coagulant drug could treat COVID-19"s emerging variants
Molecules from the same family as the anti-coagulant drug heparin may interfere with the ability of the COVID-19 virus's spikes to bind to human cells. This could be used to treat people with severe effects of the virus and any emerging variants......»»
Study reveals how our immune system reacts to COVID-19 variants
New research into how our immune system responds to COVID-19 reveals that those infected by early variants in 2020 produced sustained antibodies, but these antibodies are not as effective against contemporary variants of the virus......»»
Rare genetic variants confer largest increase in type 2 diabetes risk seen to date
Scientists have identified rare genetic variants - carried by one in 3,000 people - that have a larger impact on the risk of developing type 2 diabetes than any previously identified genetic effect......»»
Researchers find potential path to a broadly protective COVID-19 vaccine using T cells
Using a method developed for HIV, researchers have identified stable T cell vaccine targets in SARS-CoV-2. These stable targets, known as highly networked epitopes, are highly likely to be stable in different variants of the virus. The results provid.....»»
Fibromyalgia likely the result of autoimmune problems
New research has shown that many of the symptoms in fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) are caused by antibodies that increase the activity of pain-sensing nerves throughout the body. The results show that fibromyalgia is a disease of the immune system, rath.....»»
Scientists find genetic cause, underlying mechanisms of new neurodevelopmental syndrome
Scientists have demonstrated that variants in the SPTBN1 gene can alter neuronal architecture, dramatically affecting their function and leading to a rare, newly defined neurodevelopmental syndrome in children......»»
Study with healthcare workers supports that immunity to SARS-CoV-2 is long-lasting
One year after infection by SARS-CoV-2, most people maintain anti-spike antibodies regardless of the severity of their symptoms, according to a study with healthcare workers. The results suggest that vaccine-generated immunity will also be long-lasti.....»»
Newly discovered genetic variants in a single gene cause neurodevelopmental disorder
Researchers have discovered that genetic variants in a neuro-associated gene called SPTBN1 are responsible for causing a neurodevelopmental disorder. The study is a first step in finding a potential therapeutic strategy for this disorder, and it incr.....»»
Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines prime T cells to fight SARS-CoV-2 variants, study finds
Researchers have found that T cells from people who have recovered from COVID-19 or received the Moderna or Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines are still able to recognize several concerning SARS-CoV-2 variants......»»
Antibodies help identify women protected from placental malaria
Six antibody characteristics could help scientists identify which pregnant women are at risk of placental malaria infections......»»
Study reveals mechanisms of increased infectivity, antibody resistance of SARS-CoV-2 variants
Combining structural biology and computation, researchers have identified how multiple mutations on the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein independently create variants that are more transmissible and potentially resistant to antibodies......»»
New molecule found in chestnut leaves disarms dangerous staph bacteria
Scientists isolated a molecule, extracted from the leaves of the European chestnut tree, with the power to neutralize dangerous, drug-resistant staph bacteria......»»
Protein "big bang" reveals molecular makeup for medicine and bioengineering
Proteins have been quietly taking over our lives since the COVID-19 pandemic began. We've been living at the whim of the virus's so-called "spike" protein, which has mutated dozens of times to create increasingly deadly variants. But the truth is, we.....»»
WHO Urges Vaccinated People to Wear Masks; CDC Still Says No Need
World Health Organization leaders advised caution as new variants threaten progress against the pandemic -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.....»»
New molecule found in chestnut leaves disarms dangerous staph bacteria
Scientists have isolated a molecule, extracted from the leaves of the European chestnut tree, with the power to neutralize dangerous, drug-resistant staph bacteria. Frontiers in Pharmacology has published the finding, led by scientists at Emory Unive.....»»
Structural changes in the SARS-CoV-2 Alpha and Beta variants identified
New SARS-CoV-2 variants are spreading rapidly, and there are fears that current COVID-19 vaccines won't protect against them. The latest in a series of structural studies of the SARS-CoV-2 variants' "spike" protein, led by Bing Chen, Ph.D., at Boston.....»»
Society"s collective intelligence helped fight COVID, now it can fight future crises too
A Global Pandemic Radar is to be created to detect new COVID variants and other emerging diseases. Led by the WHO, the project aims to build an international network of surveillance hubs, set up to share data that'll help us monitor vaccine resistanc.....»»
Gigabyte lists six AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT cards on EEC website
The six Radeon RX 6600 XT cards spotted by KOMACHI_ENSAKA on Twitter are from Gigabyte’s Gaming Pro, Gaming, and Eagle brands and their OC versions. Previous leaks also listed both the XT and non-XT variants of the RX 6600 featuring 8GB of GDDR6, s.....»»
New Coronavirus Variants Are Urgently Being Tracked around the World
Genomic sequencing efforts are limited in developing countries, but scientists are mobilizing to help -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.....»»
The Delta and Gamma Covid-19 Variants Are Taking Over the US
The two variants are threatening Alpha’s reign—and the country's path out of the pandemic......»»