Why SARS-CoV-2 replicates better in the upper respiratory tract
Credit: © UniBE "SARS-CoV-2 and SARS-CoV are highly similar genetically, generate a homologous repertoire of viral proteins, and use the ...
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University of Ottawa receives $9 million from CIHR to track COVID-19 variants of concern
Project spearheaded by Faculty of Medicine researcher to create a Canadian network for better researching and responding to the global ...
Insights on operationalizing COVID-19 monoclonal antibody treatment
Credit: UPMC PITTSBURGH, March 26, 2021 - As evidence mounts supporting the use of monoclonal antibody treatment to reduce hospitalizations ...
Physical activity helps curb low-grade inflammation in children
Low physical activity, unhealthy diet quality, and being overweight is the most unfavourable combinationCredit: Photo: University of Jyväskylä. According to ...
Cost-effective, easily manufactured ventilators for COVID-19 patients
The Mechanical Ventilator Milano design helps overcome the ventilator shortage, aids with the respiratory effects of the pandemic.Credit: MVM Collaboration ...
Variances in critical protein may guide fate of those infected with SARS CoV-2
Credit: Graphic by Shireen Dooling The Biodesign Institute at Arizona State University Of the many perplexing questions surrounding SARS CoV-2, ...
Ending tuberculosis is a race against time and drug resistance
ECDC and WHO release new tuberculosis surveillance data for EuropeCredit: ECDC The tuberculosis (TB) burden in the WHO European Region ...
Study underscores need for multidisciplinary care for COVID-19 long-haulers
Credit: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Physicians across the country have analyzed the emerging scientific data about the long-term effects of COVID-19, ...
Hospital surge capacity survey before COVID-19 gives insight into pandemic preparedness
Credit: Harris, GH, et al. JAMA Network Open, 2021 PITTSBURGH, March 19, 2021 - A University of Pittsburgh School of ...
Dogs infected with Leishmania parasites smell more attractive to female sand flies
Credit: Monica E. Staniek Dogs infected with the Leishmania parasite smell more attractive to female sand flies than males, say ...
‘Vulnerable’ countries experience lower COVID-19 infection and death rates than the norm
Credit: Authors During a pandemic like COVID-19, vulnerable countries are traditionally the focus of global attention and concern. However, new ...
MSU scientists one million ‘hops’ closer to ending a disease endemic in cattle
Credit: Aretha Fiebig Many people have never heard of Brucellosis, but farmers and ranchers in the United States forced to ...
Exposure to common chemical during pregnancy may reduce protection against breast cancer
UMass Amherst research suggests propylparaben is an endocrine disruptorCredit: UMass Amherst Low doses of propylparaben - a chemical preservative found ...
SARS-CoV-2 jumped from bats to humans without much change
Credit: MacLean OA, et al. (2021), Natural selection in the evolution of SARS-CoV-2 in bats created a generalist virus and ...
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