Posts Tagged ‘severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)’
Immune analysis in fifty patients uncovers ‘hallmark’ of severe COVID-19
Researchers in France identified a unique signature for severe COVID-19 – a combination of deficiency in a particular interferon response, as well as exacerbated inflammation. …
Read Full ArticleScientists discover key element of strong antibody response to COVID-19
Scientists discover a common molecular feature found in many of the human antibodies that neutralize SARS-CoV-2 …
Read Full ArticleBats offer clues to treating COVID-19
Review article discusses adaptations in bats that extend lifespan and confer immunity to deadly viral pathogens. …
Read Full ArticleAntiviral compounds halt SARS-CoV-2 replication by targeting key viral enzyme
Preclinical study identified four promising antiviral drug candidates that halt SARS-CoV-2 replication. …
Read Full ArticleLack of lockdown increased COVID-19 deaths in Sweden
Sweden’s controversial decision not to lock down during COVID-19 produced more deaths and greater healthcare demand than seen in countries with earlier, more stringent interventions, …
Read Full ArticleAsthma does not seem to increase the severity of COVID-19
Researchers say further study is needed but those with the chronic respiratory disease don’t appear to be at a higher risk of getting extremely ill or dying from COVID-19. …
Read Full ArticleNewer variant of SARS-CoV-2 virus dominates global infections
Virus with a small change in Spike protein out-competes original strain, but may not make patients sicker. …
Read Full ArticleWhole-town study reveals more than 40% of COVID-19 infections had no symptoms
A study of COVID-19 in the quarantined Italian town of Vò, where most of the population was tested, reveals the importance of asymptomatic cases. …
Read Full ArticleExisting drugs can prevent SARS-CoV-2 from hijacking cells
Researchers evaluate how the new coronavirus rewires human proteins for its own replication, and identify several antiviral drugs ready for clinical trials. …
Read Full ArticleSARS-CoV-2-attacking T cells found in COVID-19 patients and some uninfected individuals
COVID-19 patients with severe respiratory symptoms can rapidly generate coronavirus-attacking T cells, and can increase this production over time. …
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