Arcturus, Omicron’s Offspring: Understanding the New COVID Variant XBB.1.16
The Arcturus variant of COVID-19, a subvariant of Omicron, has been identified in 34 countries, with India hardest hit. The variant’s heightened transmissibility is likely…
The Arcturus variant of COVID-19, a subvariant of Omicron, has been identified in 34 countries, with India hardest hit. The variant’s heightened transmissibility is likely…
New research findings may contribute to the understanding of pathophysiology and help validate novel therapies for the prevention and treatment of COVID-19. SARS-CoV-2 infection can…
Molecular modeling suggests structural consequences of an early protein mutation that promoted viral transmission. RIKEN researchers discovered that an early mutation (D614G) in the SARS-CoV-2…
Is it possible to improve the antibodies that the body produces to fight SARS-CoV2? In a study led by researchers from Lund University in Sweden,…
An international study coordinated by the MELIS-UPF researchers Andreas Meyerhans and Juana Díez has identified Schlafen 12, a new HIV restriction factor that could pave…
A UCLA study discovered potential broad-spectrum antiviral agents capable of combating various RNA virus families, including those causing future pandemics. Particularly effective were cyclic dinucleotide…
A study by Tulane University reveals that frequent illness may accelerate brain aging and increase the risk of dementia or cognitive decline. The findings highlight…
Belgian researchers have proposed that a recent outbreak of mpox may have ended due to “network immunity.” The epidemic saw over 85,000 cases worldwide and…
The ubiquitous Epstein-Barr virus targets “fragile DNA,” triggering dysfunction that is associated with a variety of cancers. Researchers have discovered how the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV)…
Babies tumble about with more than 200 previously unknown viral families within their intestines. This large number comes as a surprise to researchers from the…
The incidence of virus outbreaks may be increasing due to multiple factors, including human actions, urbanization, and climate change. The emergence of SARS-CoV-2 did not…
Using a tool called VirScan, Brigham investigators found that people produced shared antibody responses to certain regions of the virus, likely leading to selective pressure…
The World Health Organization confirmed a Marburg virus outbreak in Equatorial Guinea, with 11 deaths suspected to be caused by the virus. Marburg and Ebola…
A study by UPMC and the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine found that monoclonal antibody treatments significantly reduced the risk of hospitalization or death…
Scientists have developed a device using single-atom-thick nanomaterials capable of simultaneously detecting the presence of viruses causing COVID-19 and the flu. The device offers much…
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) hijacks parts of infected cells’ vital RNA machinery, thereby blocking important functions in the cells. These damaging changes in the RNA can…
Researchers have developed a molecule that is, when administered nasally, extremely effective in preventing the disease caused by all known variants of SARS-CoV-2, the virus…
Another new mosquito species has made its way across the tropics into Florida, making a permanent home in at least three counties. Scientists are concerned…