Immunology
A drug for the treatment of COVID-19 complications is registered in Russia
The Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation registered the original drug Levilimab (trade name Ilsira), intended for the treatment...
Targeting SARS-CoV-2 enzyme with inhibitors
Researchers discover COVID-19 virus has an Achilles' heel, making it an excellent target for inhibitors or new drugs.Credit: Ernesto Estrada...
Survival of coronavirus in different cities, on different surfaces
Temperature, humidity, surface play roles in the drying time of COVID-19 virus respiratory dropletsCredit: Rajneesh Bhardwaj and Amit Agrawal WASHINGTON,...
Ground-breaking research makes childhood vaccines safe in all temperatures
University of Bath Press ReleaseCredit: University of Bath Vaccines are notoriously difficult to transport to remote or dangerous places, as...
Fighting mosquito-borne viruses requires a precise balance of immune cells
Future vaccines will need to harness the power of T cells in preventing Zika fever and Japanese encephalitisCredit: Madeline McCurry-Schmidt,...
High blood pressure linked to increased risk of dying from COVID-19
Credit: European Heart Journal Patients with raised blood pressure have a two-fold increased risk of dying from the coronavirus COVID-19...
Ute Hellmich receives Exploration Grant for research into membrane proteins of parasites
Boehringer Ingelheim Foundation promotes innovative research concepts / New research project focuses on neglected tropical diseasesCredit: ill./©: Ute Hellmich (created...
Scientists aim gene-targeting breakthrough against COVID-19
Cellular delivery system developed at Berkeley Lab's Molecular Foundry could be missing link in battle against SARS-CoV-2Credit: R.N. Zuckermann A...
Asian tiger mosquito gains ground in Illinois
Credit: Photo by James Gathany/CDC CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Researchers report that the Asian tiger mosquito, Aedes albopictus, has become more...
Small protein, big impact
Credit: (Picture: Alexandra Schubert-Unkmeir / University of Wuerzburg) Meningococci are bacteria that can cause life-threatening meningitis and sepsis. These pathogens...
First do no harm — researchers urge halt in prescribing hydroxycholoroquine for COVID-19
Credit: Florida Atlantic University The sacred oath taken by physicians during graduation from medical school to "First do no harm,"...
How a fat cell’s immune response makes obesity worse
Credit: Cincinnati Children's When obesity occurs, a person's own fat cells can set off a complex inflammatory chain reaction that...
Mason Engineering researcher receives NSF RAPID grant to uniquely model virus spread
Credit: George Mason University How a computer virus spreads gave George Mason University researcher Cameron Nowzari insight into how human...
WVU researchers tap into wood for protection against COVID-19
Credit: West Virginia University As healthcare facilities grapple with personal protective equipment shortages, West Virginia University researchers are going against...
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