Newly discovered SARS-CoV-2-like virus could infect humans and resist vaccines
A recently discovered SARS-CoV-2 virus in a Russian bat is likely to be capable of infecting humans and resistant to current vaccines.
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A recently discovered SARS-CoV-2 virus in a Russian bat is likely to be capable of infecting humans and resistant to current vaccines.
In this issue are articles on synthetically engineered bacteria to deliver therapeutics, how single-molecule fluorescence resonance energy transfer was used to image GPCRs and a new assay to identify coronavirus drugs. Also included are pieces on vaccine development, monoclonal antibodies and neuroscience.
References for ‘Advancing vaccines with extracellular vesicles’, in Drug Target Review Issue 3 2022.
Scientists have discovered antibodies that are effective against many different COVID-19 variants.
Vaccinating mice with this universal flu candidate induced broad neuraminidase inhibition, M2 ectodomain specific antibodies and T cell immune responses.
Researchers have developed a safe and versatile platform to increase the thermal stability of vaccines and improve their transportability.
Researchers have designed a COVID-19 vaccine to be less sensitive to mutations and equipped for future strains.
An animal study has shown that a modified vaccine for tuberculosis could treat bladder cancer whilst minimising side effects.
A recent genomic surveillance study has demonstrated the value of genomics to inform vaccine design and highlight the challenge posted by shapeshifting bacteria.
The new RSV vaccine formulation protected newborn mice against infection and evoked strong responses in immune cells from human newborns.
Researchers have developed an mRNA-based cancer vaccine that is delivered directly into the lymphatic system for a more potent response.
Researchers have developed a needle-free mucosal bacteriophage (phage) T4-based COVID-19 vaccine is effective against SARS-CoV-2 infection.
The vaccine attaches spike proteins from SARS-CoV-2 and seven other SARS-like betacoronaviruses to a protein nanoparticle structure, to induce the production of a broad spectrum of cross-reactive antibodies.
The researchers used a modified live attenuated mumps virus for delivery, showing that a more stable coronavirus spike protein stimulates a stronger immune response, and suggesting a dose up the nose has an advantage over a shot.
Researchers have shown that a specific area of the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein is a promising target for a pan-coronavirus vaccine that could offer some protection against new virus variants, common colds, and help prepare for future pandemics.