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Risk of myocarditis after SARS-CoV-2 vaccination is increased but very low
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
According to a study, myocarditis after SARS-CoV-2 vaccination was rare but higher in younger males, particularly after the second mRNA-1273 (Moderna) vaccine, implying that vaccine type, age, and gender should all be taken into consideration when vaccinating.
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New research adds to understanding of genetic factors that naturally prote
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Two recent papers by Brazilian researchers have added to the scientific understanding of the genetic factors that protect people from SARS-CoV-2 infection or prevent progression to severe COVID-19. The first describes the findings of a study involving a group of resilient older people aged 9
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New nasal vaccination approach might enhance COVID-19 protection: Study
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
A novel nasal vaccination method has been created by researchers from the Centenary Institute and the University of Sydney that promotes strong lung immunity and protection against the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus.
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Researchers reveal how SARS-CoV-2 virus protein damages heart tissue
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Study revealed that SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19 has protein that damages heart tissue.
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Scientists unearth potential secret to viral resistance
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Scientists from Trinity College Dublin have unearthed a secret that may explain why some people are able to resist viral infections, having screened the immune systems of women exposed to hepatitis C (HCV) through contaminated anti-D transfusions given over 40 years ago in Ireland.
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New evidence firmly revives Wuhan lab origin theory: Report
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Based on the analysis of the publicly available information, it appears reasonable to conclude that the COVID-19 pandemic was, more likely than not, the result of a research-related incident. New information, made publicly available and independently verifiable, could change this assessment,
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COVID-19 pandemic was, more likely than not, the result of a research-rela
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
The US Senate presented an interim report on the origins of SARS-CoV-2. Richard Burr, the panel's ranking member said he hopes that this report will guide the World Health Organization (WHO) and other international institutions and researchers.
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Study provides insight into potential animal reservoir of SARS-CoV-2 omicr
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington [US], October 19 (ANI): Researchers analyzed the structures of the receptor-binding domain (RBD) of the SARS-CoV-2 omicron variant and its receptor, angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2), to gain insight into the variant's potential animal reservoir.
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Omicron's new sub-variants BA.5.1.7 and BF.7 are signals to be cautious: E
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 17 (ANI): The Indian SARS-CoV-2 Consortium on Genomics (INSACOG) is likely to issue a bulletin regarding Omicron's new sub-variants BA.5.1.7 and BF.7 reported in India.
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Study reveals that COVID-19 virus might increase risk of type 1 diabetes i
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington [US], September 23 (ANI): According to a new study, testing positive for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, is linked to a higher risk of new-onset type 1 diabetes in children and teenagers.
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Study: Shape of coronavirus affects its transmission
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Okinawa [Japan], August 31 (ANI): Images of the coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, have been imprinted in our brains since the commencement of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the way we commonly visualise the virus, as a spherical with spikes, is not entirely true. Microscope images of infected tissue
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Research: SARS-CoV-2 antigen levels linked to patient outcomes
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Maryland [US], August 30 (ANI): According to a recent study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, the amount of SARS-CoV-2 antigen detected in the blood of patients hospitalized with COVID-19 is related to the severity of the illness and other clinical outcomes.
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