A new study authored by Sambhawa Priya and other researchers offers a detailed look at the interactions between the gut microbiome of humans in health and disease. Many chronic conditions are linked to a range of alterations in the composition of gut microflora, as well as to changes in the regulation of host genes and … Read more
In a recent study published in the journal PNAS, researchers estimated the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection fatality rate (IFR) and relative risk of death (RRD) among subjects across ages. Study participants were either carriers of autoantibodies (auto-Abs) which neutralized low concentrations (100 pg/mL), or high concentrations (10 ng/mL) of type I … Read more
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a respiratory disease with a strong inflammatory component known as the cytokine storm that often occurs in individuals with severe disease. While many researchers are currently investigating treatments to prevent the cytokine storm, variations in diet can also significantly alter the risk of inflammation. In a recent Nutrients study, … Read more
In a recent study posted to the bioRxiv* pre-print server, researchers from Belgium evaluated the efficacy of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) antiviral drugs in a severe combined immunodeficient (SCID) mouse model. Study: A SCID mouse model to evaluate the efficacy of antivirals against SARS-CoV-2 infection. Image Credit: Kateryna Kon/Shutterstock Background Due to … Read more
In a recent study posted to the bioRxiv* preprint server, researchers assessed the efficiency of lipid nanoparticles against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). Study: Delivery of Circular mRNA via Degradable Lipid Nanoparticles against SARS-CoV-2 Delta Variant. Image Credit: Crevis/Shutterstock Messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA) vaccines have played an instrumental role in curbing coronavirus disease … Read more
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disorder caused by the loss of nerve cells in a part of the brain called substantia nigra. This anomaly affects the level of dopamine. Dopamine is a neurotransmitter produced in the brain. In addition to serving as a reward center, it also controls many body functions, such as memory, … Read more
In a recent study under review at the Scientific Reports journal and posted to the Research Square* preprint server, researchers evaluated severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection risk for indoor scenarios. Study: Transmissibility of coronavirus and its variants from infected subjects in indoor environments. Image Credit: Elizaveta Galitckaia / Shutterstock Background Apart from … Read more
The global outbreak of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has resulted in the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic and has claimed more than 6.26 million lives. Households represent a high-risk exposure setting for SARS-CoV-2 transmission, and the role of children in spreading the virus is not known. A new study published in the … Read more
In a recent article posted to the bioRxiv* preprint server, researchers demonstrated that the biosynthetic proteins called αReps addressing the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) spike (S) protein could be novel SARS-CoV-2 antivirals Study: Biosynthetic proteins targeting the SARS-CoV-2 spike as anti-virals. Image Credit: Naeblys/Shutterstock Background The CoV disease 2019 (COVID-19) catastrophe, which … Read more
Since the initial global outbreak of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2), the causal agent of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, a continuous evolution of the virus has been observed. The emergence of new SARS-CoV-2 variants, which have been classified as variants of concern (VOC) and variants of interest (VOI), has reduced the efficacy … Read more