Sewer slime can hang on to SARS-CoV-2 RNA from wastewater
During the COVID-19 pandemic, monitoring the levels of SARS-CoV-2 RNA in wastewater entering treatment plants has been one way that researchers have gauged the disease's spread. But could the slimy microbial communities that line most sewer pipes aff.....»»
COVID-19 testing method gives results within one second
The COVID-19 pandemic made it clear technological innovations were urgently needed to detect, treat, and prevent the SARS-CoV-2 virus. A year and a half into this epidemic, waves of successive outbreaks and the dire need for new medical solutions—e.....»»
Human wastewater feeding harmful algae blooms off of Southern California"s coast
At a glance, the sparkling waters of the Southern California coast appear healthy. But a deeper dive into the water's chemical composition reveals high levels of algae and low levels of oxygen......»»
Researchers force two mice to hang out and induce FOMO in a third
Synchronized activity between brains seems to be the key to socializing. Enlarge (credit: David Aubrey) Since its advent in 2005, a technique called optogenetics has made it vastly easier to link neural activity with behavior and to understand.....»»
Fatigue, mood disorders associated with post-COVID-19 syndrome
Patients diagnosed with post-COVID-19 syndrome, also known as 'PCS,' 'COVID-19 long-haul syndrome' and 'Post-Acute Sequelae of SARS COV-2,' experience symptoms such as mood disorders, fatigue and perceived cognitive impairment that can negatively aff.....»»
COVID-19: Discovery of the mechanisms of short- and long-term anosmia
Scientists have determined the mechanisms involved in the loss of smell in patients infected with SARS-CoV-2 at different stages of the disease. They discovered that SARS-CoV-2 infects sensory neurons and causes persistent epithelial and olfactory ne.....»»
COVID-19 wastewater testing proves effective in new study
The research offers some of the first clear guidance on the most effective methods to perform testing to detect COVID-19 in wastewater......»»
People living with HIV more likely to get sick with, die from COVID-19
New research shows that individuals living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) -- an estimated 38 million worldwide, according to the World Health Organization -- have an increased risk of SARS-CoV-2.....»»
In the blood: Which antibodies best neutralize the coronavirus in COVID-19 patients?
Blood tests to detect antibodies against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, are an important tool for diagnosing the disease, developing potential treatments, and checking vaccine efficacy. Although such tests are available, we have very lit.....»»
Understanding SARS-COV-2 proteins is key to improve therapeutic options for COVID-19
COVID-19 has had a significant impact since the pandemic was declared by WHO in 2020, with over 3 million deaths and counting, Researchers and medical teams have been hard at work at developing strategies to control the spread of the infection, cause.....»»
Could AI help recover energy and fresh water from municipal wastewater?
As city populations boom and the need grows for sustainable energy and water, scientists and engineers with the University of Chicago and partners are looking towards artificial intelligence to build new systems to deal with wastewater. Two new proje.....»»
A comprehensive map of the SARS-CoV-2 genome
In early 2020, a few months after the Covid-19 pandemic began, scientists were able to sequence the full genome of the virus that causes the infection, SARS-CoV-2. While many of its genes were already known at that point, the full complement of prote.....»»
A comprehensive map of the SARS-CoV-2 genome
Researchers have generated what they describe as the most complete gene annotation of the SARS-CoV-2 genome. In their study, they confirmed several protein-coding genes and found that a few others that had been suggested as genes do not code for any.....»»
Geoscientists find that shallow wastewater injection drives deep earthquakes in Texas
In a newly published paper, Virginia Tech geoscientists have found that shallow wastewater injection—not deep wastewater injections—can drive widespread deep earthquake activity in unconventional oil and gas production fields......»»
The "key" to new COVID-19 vaccine development
Scientists are researching a new COVID-19 vaccine that would target only a small portion of the virus's spike protein. The vaccine has shown promise in laboratory experiments, and more vaccines could be necessary in the years ahead as additional SARS.....»»
New vaccine blocks COVID-19 and variants, plus other coronaviruses
A potential new vaccine has proven effective in protecting monkeys and mice from a variety of coronavirus infections -- including SARS-CoV-2 as well as the original SARS-CoV-1 and related bat coronaviruses that could potentially cause the next pandem.....»»
SARS-CoV-2 research: Second possible effective mechanism of remdesivir discovered
After infection, SARS-CoV-2 causes the host cell to produce new virus particles and suppresses host cell defence mechanisms. Virus protein nsP3 plays a central role in the latter process. Using structural analyses, researchers have now discovered tha.....»»
Wastewater treatment system recovers electricity, filters water
Whether wastewater is full of "waste" is a matter of perspective......»»
Organ transplant recipients remain vulnerable to COVID-19 even after second vaccine dose
In a new study, researchers show that although two doses of a vaccine against SARS-CoV-2 -- the virus that causes COVID 19 -- confers some protection for people who have received solid organ transplants, it's still not enough to enable them to dispen.....»»
COVID-19 vaccine is associated with fewer asymptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infections, study finds
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital COVID-19 screening and vaccination program for employees offers early evidence that vaccine protects against asymptomatic infection, which has fueled the pandemic......»»
Targeted methods to control SARS-CoV-2 spread
Researchers analyze more palatable alternatives to the kind of social distancing mandates that threw a wrench at how businesses, schools and even family gatherings work......»»