How do epidemics spread and persist before and after introduction of a vaccine?
Modeling 40 years of measles dynamics demonstrates the complexity of epidemic spread and the impact of vaccinationCredit: Max S. Y. ...
Tag: Virology
Early-career researchers from preLights launch covidpreprints.com
The new website tracks landmark coronavirus studies throughout the pandemic on an interactive timeline.Credit: covidpreprints.com Cambridge, UK, 27 April 2020 ...
University of the Witwatersrand publishes first clinical data on COVID-19 in South Africa
This special issue of the Wits Journal of Clinical Medicine covers a range of aspects of the pandemic, from the ...
Scientists uncover how Zika virus can spread through sexual contact
Virus finds hospitable environment in the cells that line the vaginaCredit: James Mungin Jr., Meharry Medical College Bethesda, MD - ...
‘Dirty’ mice could help make a more effective flu vaccine
Study suggests standard laboratory mice may lead scientists to overestimate vaccine efficacyCredit: David Meyerholz, University of Iowa Carver College of ...
Indiana State Department of Health, IU partner on COVID-19 study
Study to include random sample testing for SARS-CoV-2 viral infections, antibodiesCredit: James Brosher, Indiana University INDIANAPOLIS -- The Indiana State ...
Rice researchers look to ‘trap and zap’ coronavirus
Alvarez, Tao win National Science Foundation RAPID grant to upgrade filter technologyCredit: Jeff Fitlow/Rice University HOUSTON - (April 23, 2020) ...
Search for drugs effective against COVID-19 includes UAB and Southern Research
The work centers around ReFRAME, a vast collection of drugs developed for other diseases that are already known to be ...
Coronaviruses and bats have been evolving together for millions of years
Different groups of bats have their own unique strains of coronavirusCredit: Olivà S. Noroalintseheno Lalarivoniaina Bats do a lot of ...
AI fast-tracks drug discovery to fight COVID-19
Deep learning paired with drug docking and molecular dynamics simulations identify small molecules to shut down virusCredit: Argonne National Laboratory ...
Novel research on African bats pilots new ways in sharing and linking published data
Credit: B. D. Patterson / Field Museum Newly published findings about the phylogenetics and systematics of some previously known, but ...
Researchers develop new microneedle array combination vaccine delivery system
Novel vaccine delivery technology will contribute to efforts to develop universal vaccines and improve global immunization capabilities essential for combating ...
Engineers design UV stations to aid healthcare workers during COVID-19 pandemic
Credit: Binghamton University, State University of New York BINGHAMTON, NY -- As the COVID-19 pandemic continues into its second month ...
Is it safe to spin-dry leafy greens in a washing machine?
UMass Amherst researchers receive grant to study common practice at small New England farmsCredit: UMass Amherst Some of the nearly ...
Researchers uncover mechanisms of protective antibody response during Marburg infection
Virus causes hemorrhagic fever often leading to deathCredit: The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston GALVESTON, Texas - A ...
Prof. Dr. Christian Drosten: Award for outstanding achievements in science communication
Credit: Photo: Peitz / Charité Prof. Dr. Christian Drosten, Director of Charité's Institute of Virology, has been awarded the 'Special ...
Diagnostic biosensor quickly detects SARS-CoV-2 from nasopharyngeal swabs
Credit: Adapted from ACS Nano 2020, DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.0c02823 According to many experts, early diagnosis and management are critical for slowing ...
EMBL-EBI launches COVID-19 data portal
EMBL-EBI and partners launch the COVID-19 data portal to help scientists, public health and healthcare professionals tackle the coronavirus pandemicCredit: ...
Artificial ‘candy canes’ block viruses
Publication in the Journal of the American Chemical SocietyCredit: L. Hartmann, M. Schelhaas Viruses are part of the human experience ...
CSIRO unlocks new way to understand evolving strains of SARS-CoV-2
Data visualization helping researchers 'see' mutating virus as the race for a vaccine continuesCredit: CSIRO Researchers from CSIRO, Australia's national ...