CORONAVIRUS DISEASE COVID 19 NEWS AND RESEARCH
Latest Coronavirus Disease COVID 19 News and Research
New 'catch and kill' air filter can trap SARS-CoV-2 virus
Researchers from the University of Houston, in collaboration with others, have designed a "catch and kill" air filter that can trap the virus responsible for COVID-19, killing it instantly.
Gene expression networks flag potential therapeutic targets for SARS-CoV-2
An international team of researchers from Canada, Australia, the Netherlands, and the United States has identified dozens of genes that could contribute to the pathology of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and serve as potential therapeutic targets.
Cerebrospinal fluid autoantibodies target the brain in some COVID-19 patients
A study conducted by German researchers has shown that the neurological symptoms observed in some patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) may be caused by autoantibodies targeting the brain.
Migrant workers contribute to the spread of COVID-19 in India’s villages
India's lockdown may have hastened spread of COVID-19 to rural areas as millions of migrant workers, trapped in the big cities, ended up being exposed to the virus — which they carried into their distant villages when finally allowed to return.
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Evolutionary snapshot reveals genetic stability of SARS-CoV-2
A multinational study currently available on the bioRxiv preprint server shows that in the early large genome of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) only a handful of amino acids are exchanged, implying a relatively low mutation rate and selection pressure.
Surgical delay linked to increased risk in gastrointestinal malignancies, study finds
Early in the COVID-19 pandemic, widespread cancellations of electively-scheduled or "non-emergency" operations were implemented to free up hospital beds and conserve protective equipment for health care workers.
‘Please tell me my life is worth a LITTLE of your discomfort,’ nurse pleads
When an employee told a group of 20-somethings they needed face masks to enter his fast-food restaurant, one woman fired off a stream of expletives. "Isn't this Orange County?" snapped a man in the group. "We don't have to wear masks!"
COVID catch-22: They got a big ER bill because hospitals couldn’t test for virus
Fresh off a Caribbean cruise in early March, John Campbell developed a cough and fever of 104 degrees. He went to his primary care physician and got a flu test, which came up negative.
Life beyond COVID seclusion: Seniors see challenges and change ahead
Months into the coronavirus pandemic, older adults are having a hard time envisioning their "new normal."
Spike proteins of SARS-CoV-2 covered by mobile glycans that shield its surface
A new study of the structural dynamics of the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein published in the preprint server bioRxiv in July 2020 reports on the epitopes that could be possible immune targets for the development of vaccines.
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SARS-CoV-2 spike protein hidden as pH changes
Now, a new study published on the preprint server bioRxiv in July 2020 reports the role of pH in helping the virus escape neutralization by antibodies, by inducing a key conformational switch.
New technique evaluates connectivity of brain networks in COVID-19 patients
Many patients with severe coronavirus disease in 2019 (COVID-19) remain unresponsive after surviving critical illness.
People find non-round numbers unique and jarring, shows research
A vaccine for the novel coronavirus has been developed that is 91.27% effective. If public health officials present this information using the specific number, people are likely to think the vaccine is actually less effective than if it is presented as being 90% effective.
Scientists identify compounds that block replication of COVID-19 virus
As the death toll from the COVID-19 pandemic mounts, scientists worldwide continue their push to develop effective treatments and a vaccine for the highly contagious respiratory virus.
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Faulty immune response to SARS-CoV-2 one of the main causes of death
A new study published on the preprint server medRxiv in July 2020 describes the organ and tissue-specific spread of the virus causing the current COVID-19 pandemic, severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).
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SARS-CoV-2 detected in Santiago, Chile wastewater with very little loss of viral RNA
A preliminary report from Chile describes the detection of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in sewage as a sensitive method to assess the circulation of viruses within a community.
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Dutch trial of convalescent plasma in COVID-19 discontinued
Now, a recent trial published on the preprint server medRxiv* in July 2020 reports that a majority of hospitalized COVID-19 patients have a high titer of neutralizing antibodies, at the time of admission, within 10 days of symptomatic disease.
Viral and bacterial co-infections are pervasive in severe COVID-19 patients
A large group of researchers from China recently characterized microbial co-infections in the respiratory tract of hospitalized coronavirus disease (COVID-19) patients and demonstrated a high prevalence of both viral and bacterial co-infections – particularly in individuals presenting with severe disease.
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Airborne spread of SARS-CoV-2 possible and should not be ignored
Researchers at the National Institute for Public Health and the Environment in the Netherlands say that airborne transmission of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is possible and should not be discounted.
Surge in gun purchases in U.S. during the COVID-19 pandemic
A team of experts from the University of California Firearm Violence Research Center says the purchase and interpersonal use of firearms in the United States has increased during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.
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