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Researchers capture images of cells infected with SARS-CoV-2
Using scanning electron microscopy, researchers have captured images of epithelial cell cultures infected by SARS-CoV-2.
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Two drug candidates show promise against COVID-19 in organoid system
Following their success in organoid systems, two drug candidates are now to be administered to ferrets and tested against COVID-19.
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Antibody therapeutics for COVID-19
In 2019, the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus sparked a global pandemic that is likely to continue into 2021. Effective therapeutics that treat the symptoms of the disease and prevent or treat the underlying viral infection are critically required. To meet this need, the global biopharmaceutical industry is evaluating over 50 monoclonal antibody…
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Treatments for macrophage activation syndrome could reduce COVID-19 mortality
Researchers suggest possible therapies for macrophage activation syndrome (MAS), a feature of cytokine storm and a major cause of death in severe COVID-19 patients.
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SARS-CoV-2, a spillover from animals to man, a spillback from man to animals and… what next?
Professor Giovanni Di Guardo discusses the relationship between animals and humans in regards to the transmission of SARS-CoV-2.
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NGS In-Depth Focus 2020
In this NGS In-Depth Focus: how next-generation sequencing (NGS) enables rapid detection of viruses and a novel NGS platform advancing genomics research.
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Nanobody could be used as antiviral treatment against COVID-19
Researchers have found a nanobody named Ty1 that neutralises SARS-CoV-2 by attaching itself to the Spike protein of COVID-19.
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New CRISPR system edits body’s response to prevent immunity against AAVs
A novel CRISPR system that suppresses genes related to adeno-associated virus (AAV) antibody production has been developed to prevent immunity against the gene therapy.
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Study maps how COVID-19 infects various organs in the body
By analysing the expression of 28 genes, researchers have been able to identify which organs are most vulnerable to infection from COVID-19.
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Bioengineered vaccine shows efficacy at protecting mice from COVID-19
Researchers have developed a novel vaccine using nucleotide untranslated regions that successfully protected mice from COVID-19.
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Genetic analysis of SARS-CoV-2 reveals one vaccine could combat all infections
A genetic analysis of SARS-CoV-2 sequences reveal the virus has mutated minimally since December 2019, suggesting only one vaccine is needed to combat COVID-19.
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UK government to invest £8.4 million into COVID-19 immunology research
The UK government will invest £8.4 million in COVID-19 research projects to reveal more information that can be used to develop therapies and vaccines against the disease.
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Researchers emphasise importance of antigen valency for vaccine efficacy
Researchers have shown that factoring in valency to vaccine design can improve the number of antibody binding sites on an antigen.
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Novel protection pathway makes cells resistant to Ebola and coronavirus infection, report scientists
Researchers reveal that activating the MHC class II transactivator (CIITA) and CD74 genes protected cells against infection by Ebola and SARS-CoV-2.
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Inhibiting growth factor signalling prevents SARS-CoV-2 replication, report researchers
Scientists have patented their technique of inhibiting cellular growth factor signalling to stop SARS-CoV-2 replication and treat COVID-19.
