All Viruses articles – Page 24
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NewsStudy finds persistent infection could explain long COVID in some people
Researchers found people with wide-ranging long COVID symptoms were twice as likely to have SARS-CoV-2 proteins in their blood, compared to those without long COVID symptoms.
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NewsStudy probes disparities in hepatitis C care for reproductive-aged women to break cycle of viral transmission
Researchers and clinicians are working to minimize racial and ethnic disparities in hepatitis C testing and treatment for women with opioid use disorder and their children through innovative programs.
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NewsFirst report of its kind describes HIV reservoir landscape in breast milk
In the first report of its kind, researchers have evaluated the HIV reservoir in the breast milk cells of two women living with HIV (WLWH) who had been on successful long-term treatment.
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NewsChild Health Day 2024: influenza vaccine protects children from infection and hospitalization
Spain’s influenza vaccination campaign for children aged 6-59 months during the 2023/24 season was effective in preventing acute respiratory infections and hospitalisation, as vaccination was recommended for this age group at the national level for the first time.
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NewsThe Democratic Republic of the Congo kicks off mpox vaccination
The Democratic Republic of the Congo today kicked off mpox vaccination, adding a vital measure to complement the ongoing outbreak control efforts to halt the spread of the viral disease and save lives. Source: NIAID Colorized transmission electron micrograph of mpox virus particles (teal) cultivated and purified ...
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NewsWHO launches global strategic plan to fight rising Aedes-borne arboviral diseases
The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched the Global Strategic Preparedness, Readiness and Response Plan (SPRP) to tackle dengue and other Aedes-borne arboviruses.
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NewsFerring Pharmaceuticals bolsters global gene therapy supply chain with European manufacturing facility
Ferring Pharmaceuticals launches state-of-the-art global manufacturing hub in Finland for the drug substance of its intravesical non-replicating gene therapy Adstiladrin® (nadofaragene firadenovec-vncg), an adenovirus vector-based gene therapy.
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NewsFilament structure activates and regulates CRISPR-Cas ‘protein scissors’
Researchers have revealed the structure of the CRISPR-Cas ‘protein scissors’ found in bacteria and provided mechanistic details on how they function.
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NewsPeptide acts as molecular shield to prevent SARS-CoV-2 from infecting cells
The synthetic peptide was inspired by ACE2, the protein to which the virus that causes COVID-19 binds to invade human cells. The results point to a route for the development of novel antivirals.
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NewsBovine H5N1 influenza may spread via milking
Milking practices may be linked to the transmission of bovine H5N1 influenza virus, which affects dairy cattle and was first detected in the U.S. in spring 2024.
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NewsAntibodies in breast milk provide protection against common GI virus
A study has found that breast milk provides protection against rotavirus, a common gastrointestinal disease that causes diarrhea, vomiting and fever in infants.
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NewsVaccinating the young can save the old in the Tropics
A model suggests that vaccinating children and teens against the flu can help protect the elderly in tropical countries.
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NewsNew mouse models offer valuable window into COVID-19 infection
Scientists have developed six lines of humanized mice that can serve as valuable models for studying human cases of COVID-19 because their cells were engineered to include two important human molecules that are involved in infection of human cells.
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NewsNew images of RSV may expose stubborn virus’s weak points
Using cryo-electron tomography, researchers have revealed details of molecules and structures essential to RSV’s form and function.
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NewsHigh-throughput modular click chemistry synthesis of catechol derivatives to target Covid protease
Researchers performed high-throughput synthesis of catechol derivatives from the bioactive catechol-terminal alkyne scaffold A4, by using modular click chemistry, in a bid to target the Covid virus’s 3C-like protease (3CLpro).
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NewsGetting the flu and then your shot may benefit immunity
In a new study, researchers have found that natural immunity from previous flu infections has a significant impact on how well future influenza vaccinations work.
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NewsFast and accurate virus detection method uses 3D printed setup
A new method for quickly and accurately detecting nanoparticles and viruses marks a major advancement in virus detection technology, merging confocal fluorescence microscopy with microfluidic laminar flow.
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NewsPromising TB therapy safe for patients with HIV
A therapy showing promise to help control tuberculosis (TB) does not interfere with combined antiretroviral therapy (cART), according to new research.
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NewsMarburg virus disease reaches Rwanda for first time with 26 confirmed cases
On 27 September 2024, the Rwanda Ministry of Health announced the confirmation of Marburg virus disease (MVD). Blood samples taken from people showing symptoms were tested by real-time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) at the National Reference Laboratory of the Rwanda Biomedical Center and were positive for Marburg virus. ...
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News$12 million grant to research how vaccines induce lasting immunity
Researchers have received a $12 million grant to study how vaccines trigger long-lasting immune responses. The work may inform the design of new, more protective vaccines for respiratory viruses, including SARS-CoV-2 and influenza.