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Russian researchers have found MicroRNA molecules potentially capable of repressing the replication of human coronavirusesCredit: @Nersisyan, et. al. HSE University ...
Tag: Virology
Novel virus-based colorimetric sensor can show true colors of airborne threats
Scientists employ genetically engineered viruses to produce intuitive color-coded sensors for detecting airborne chemicalsCredit: Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology ...
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 ...
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 ...
Human norovirus strains differ in sensitivity to the body’s first line of defense
Credit: CDC Interferon (IFN) responses are one of the first defenses the body mounts against viral infections, and research has ...
Discovery challenges the foundations of gene therapy
Credit: Children's Medical Research Institute, Westmead, Sydney Australia A new publication by scientists from Children's Medical Research Institute has challenged ...
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 ...
In Ancient Giant Viruses Lies the Truth Behind Evolution of Nucleus in Eukaryotic Cells
Giant viruses, like the recently discovered medusavirus, may hold the key to deciphering the evolutionary mystery of the eukaryotic nucleusCredit: ...
Feline leukaemia virus infection: A clinical and epidemiological enigma
Credit: ISFM Feline leukaemia virus (FeLV) is a gammaretrovirus that occurs worldwide in domestic cats, as well as small wild ...
Cell-autonomous immunity shaped human evolution
Credit: Photo by Fred Zwicky CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Every human cell harbors its own defenses against microbial invaders, relying on ...
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 ...
Recharging N95 masks for continued usage
Restoring the filtration efficiency of N95 masks after they have been cleaned -- opening the door for smart masks.Credit: Tata ...
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