Scientists find unexpected immune pathways for mRNA cancer vaccines
The advent of mRNA vaccines against SARS-CoV-2 in 2020 changed the course of the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, the…
Study finds long COVID leaves a distinct immune signature in the blood
Blood tests revealed protein patterns tied to long COVID months after infection, while booster shots did not appear…
Nearly 70 weeks after infection, long COVID patients show no detectable inflammation in blood tests
Nearly a year and a half after infection, researchers examined whether long COVID leaves measurable traces of inflammation…
Study identifies antiviral protein IFN-γ as a potential biomarker for Long COVID fatigue
SARS-CoV-2 triggers the production of the antiviral protein IFN-γ, which is associated with fatigue, muscle ache and depression.…
Depression and anxiety together raise long COVID risk in older women
Older women who have a history of both depression and anxiety had a 78% higher risk of developing…
COVID-19 severity is linked to changes in mitochondrial DNA methylation
New evidence from Indian patients shows that severe COVID-19 is associated with distinct mitochondrial methylation signatures and altered…
Older chemical libraries yield new leads for next-generation COVID-19 antivirals
SARS‑CoV‑2, the virus that causes COVID-19, continues to mutate, with some newer strains becoming less responsive to current…
COVID-19 in pregnancy may raise autism and neurodevelopmental disorder risk
New research from Mass General Brigham reveals that COVID-19 infection in pregnancy may subtly alter fetal brain development,…
Common viruses sharply raise heart attack and stroke risk, major global review shows
From flu and COVID-19 to HIV and shingles, a sweeping analysis reveals that viral infections can trigger or…
How COVID mRNA vaccines may make cancer treatments more effective
A new study reveals that SARS-CoV-2 mRNA vaccines can amplify immune checkpoint therapy in lung and skin cancers…
COVID-19 and smell loss: Brain region changes revealed
MRI scans reveal that people who lose their sense of smell after COVID-19 show measurable changes in brain…
Taste-based flu test that detects infection within minutes
A new study reveals that a simple taste could one day tell you if you have the flu,…