Economic instability linked to higher risk of long COVID in children
New research led by Mass General Brigham investigators suggests that long COVID is more prevalent in school-aged children…
Hidden infections may play a key role in driving long COVID symptoms
For millions suffering from long COVID, their persistent breathlessness, brain fog and fatigue remain a maddening mystery, but…
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…
Long COVID symptoms change for 15 months after infection
A national RECOVER cohort reveals why Long COVID doesn’t follow a single recovery pattern. Instead, it shows who…
Ex vivo detection of SARS CoV 2 spike protein in human hair follicles and potential link to telogen effluvium
Mika, J. et al. Symptom-based early-stage differentiation between SARS-CoV-2 versus other respiratory tract infections—Upper Silesia pilot study. Sci.…
Cross-reactivity IgG, viral load, severity and vaccination outcome as an approach for understanding humoral immune response against SARS-CoV-2 | BMC Infectious Diseases
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Researchers identify a previously unknown cellular mechanism crucial to coronavirus replication
The discovery could serve as a starting point for antiviral strategies. A research team at Ruhr University Bochum,…
COVID-19, RSV, and flu vaccines remain safe and effective
Backed by real-world evidence from more than 500 studies, a new review shows that this season’s Covid-19, RSV,…
New pandemic alert? BRZ batCoV discovered in Brazil’s moustached bats, revealing natural origins of Covid-like virus |
Scientists have identified a previously unknown coronavirus in Brazilian bats, named BRZ batCoV, which carries a genetic element…
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…