NIH scientists identify nutrient that helps prevent bacterial infection
Taurine, which helps the body digest fats and oils, could offer treatment benefitCredit: NIAID WHAT: Scientists studying the body's natural ...
Tag: Infectious/Emerging Diseases
USC study measures brain volume differences in people with HIV
Brain scans of more than 1200 HIV-infected adults across 5 continents show smaller volumes associated with lower white blood cell ...
Metformin use reduces risk of death for patients with COVID-19 and diabetes
Use of the diabetes drug metformin -- before a diagnosis of COVID-19 -- was associated with a threefold decrease in ...
SARS-CoV-2 antibody test helps select donor blood samples for therapeutic use
Credit: Ojeda DS et al., 2021, PLOS Pathogens, CC-BY 4.0 Researchers have developed and applied a robust, versatile antibody test ...
New study: Without right messaging, masks could lead to more COVID-19 spread
Credit: Joshua Brown A novel new study suggests that the behavior public officials are now mandating or recommending unequivocally to ...
Studying and treating COVID-19’s long-term impact
Rush leads new CDC-funded study, launches post-COVID clinicCredit: INSPIRE for COVID-19 COVID-19 has wreaked havoc around the globe, causing nearly ...
DOD funding helps expand study of investigational drug to prevent ARDS in COVID
Credit: Cody Duty/UTHealth Researchers evaluating whether an investigational oral drug, vadadustat, can help prevent acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) in ...
NIH scientists study salmonella swimming behavior as clues to infection
Credit: NIAID WHAT: Salmonella enterica serovar Typhimurium bacteria (S. Typhimurium) commonly cause human gastroenteritis, inflammation of the lining of the ...
Study: Colleges can prevent 96% of COVID-19 infections with common measures
Credit: CWRU CLEVELAND--The combined effectiveness of three COVID-prevention strategies on college campuses--mask-wearing, social distancing, and routine testing--are as effective in ...
Nanoparticle immunization technology could protect against many strains of coronaviruses
Method presents the immune system with several different coronaviruses at onceCredit: Courtesy of A. Cohen via BioRender The SARS-CoV-2 virus ...
Scientists identify “immune cop” that detects SARS-CoV-2
Antiviral protein MDA-5 senses viral replication and governs immune response to SARS-CoV-2Credit: Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute LA JOLLA, ...
Disposable helmet retains cough droplets, minimizes transmission to dentists
An open-faced helmet connected to an air filtration pump decreases risk of disease transmission from patients to dentists or otolaryngologists.Credit: ...
SARS-CoV-2 can infect neurons and damage brain tissue, study indicates
Credit: © 2021 Song et al. Originally published in Journal of Experimental Medicine. https://doi.org/10.1084/jem.20202135 Using both mouse and human brain ...
Another common cold virus? Modeling SARS-CoV-2’s progress through the ages
Model predicts transition to endemic and mildCredit: Jennie Lavine What is the endgame for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that is causing ...
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