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New Research Provides Hope In The Search For A Respiratory Syncytial Virus Vaccine- Part III
While the search for a vaccine for respiratory syncytial virus has eluded scientists and vaccine manufacturers for decades, it looks as if there may be a vaccine in the foreseeable future, within the next few years.
Targets for Infection: How SARS-CoV-2 Damages the Kidneys
The kidneys are one of the major targets for Covid-19 infection, which corresponds with significant complications. Thanks to a recent study from Duke University we are now closer to understanding how and why SARS-CoV-2 disrupts kidney function by direc…
Scientists Discover Genetic Cause Of Lupus, Findings May Help Research On Long Covid.
Lupus is a life-threatening, chronic autoimmune disease. The exact causes have remained poorly understood. New research pinpoints genetic mutations to toll-like receptor 7 (TLR7) as one direct culprit. TLR7 may also be behind the autoimmune symptoms se…
Omicron Transmission And Immune Evasion Explained By The Omicron Spike’s Unique Structure
Unique changes in the Omicron family of variant Spike protein structure enable its enhanced viral characteristics.
Study Shows Unvaccinated People Are At Increased Risk Of Infecting The Vaccinated
A new modeling study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal demonstrates that unvaccinated people threaten the safety of the vaccinated even when SARS-Cov-2 vaccination rates are high.
Structural Analysis Of The Omicron Spike Unveils Houdini-Like Immune Escape
Here we analyze some of the structural properties of Omicron that enable efficient immune escape.
New Research Provides Hope In The Search For A Respiratory Syncytial Virus Vaccine- Part II
Respiratory syncytial virus is one of the leading causes of death for infants globally, and a safe vaccine has yet to be approved for use. However, the long search may soon be over, as new structure-based vaccine technology holds great promise.
Far-Ultraviolet Light Is Another Way To Keep Our Public Spaces Safe
For some time now, it’s been established that the primary root of SARS-CoV-2 transmission is airborne. Here we describe work that shows, in addition to ventilation and filtration, how Far-UVC light inactivates the virus in a way that is harmless to us.
Asthma Medication Points The Way To Drugs To Prevent And Treat Covid-19: Nsp1, A Novel Target
Montelukast, an asthma drug, can bind to and block a crucial SARS-CoV-2 protein. This discovery sets the stage for a new class of antiviral drugs, designed to target and interfere with the virus’ immunosuppressive tactics.
35B5: A Potent, Broadly-Neutralizing Monoclonal Antibody Effective Against All Known Variants
A new Covid-19 monoclonal antibody, 35B5, has the potential to neutralize all current and future SARS-CoV-2 variant strains.
