Immunology
Poor home hygiene contributing to antibiotic resistance, warn global hygiene experts
According to the Global Hygiene Council's (GHC) public health experts, following a risk-based approach to home hygiene is essential to...
The Lancet: Largest global vaccine confidence survey reveals hesitancy hotspots
Vaccine confidence in Europe remains low compared to other regions and ranges from 19% (Lithuania) to 66% (Finland) of people...
Antibody responses in COVID-19 patients could guide vaccine design
Credit: NIAID, 2020 A comprehensive analysis of antibody responses in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients could inform the development of...
A primer on viruses, vaccines, and therapies
New book for the general public explains how novel viruses such as SARS-Cov-2 emerge and how we can fight themCredit:...
Study takes us a step closer to a universal antibody test for COVID-19
Team led by Houston Methodist addresses need for quick, easy tests to screen plasma donorsCredit: Houston Methodist HOUSTON - A...
CityU develops anti-bacterial graphene face masks
Anti-bacterial efficiency close to 100% under 10-min sunlight and promising results in deactivation of coronavirusesCredit: City University of Hong Kong...
Bat tick found for the first time in New Jersey
"Soft" tick species can pose a risk to public healthCredit: J. Occi/Rutgers Center for Vector Biology A tick species associated...
COVID-19 deaths among black essential workers linked to racial disparities
Credit: Charlie Ehlert Racial disparities among essential workers could be a key reason that Black Americans are more likely than...
Scientists develop low-cost chip to detect presence and quantity of COVID-19 antibodies
Light-sensing technology promises to make COVID-19 antibody testing cheaper, easier, faster and more accurateCredit: OIST Robust and widespread antibody testing...
Cellular-level interactions that lead to the cytokine storm in COVID-19
Credit: Ryo Otsuka, Ken-ichiro Seino. Inflammation and Regeneration. August 6, 2020. Scientists review macrophage activation syndrome -- a feature of...
MIT press first reads series continues with ‘Viruses, pandemics, and immunity’
From MIT's Arup K. Chakraborty and immunologist Andrey ShawCredit: The MIT PRESS, 2020. Throughout history, humans have contended with pandemics....
Viruses play critical role in evolution and survival of the species
Study says endogenous retroviruses help promote genetic diversity and speciationCredit: Cincinnati Children's CINCINNATI - As the world scrambles to control...
Unconventional T cells in severe COVID-19 patients could predict disease outcome
Credit: © 2020 Jouan et al. Originally published in Journal of Experimental Medicine. https://doi.org/10.1084/jem.20200872 Researchers in France have discovered that...
Researchers redesign the face mask to improve comfort and protection
Credit: Christopher Moore, Georgia Tech Imagine a reusable face mask that protects wearers and those around them from SARS-CoV-2, is...
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