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A new study suggests coronavirus antibodies fade over time, but how concerned should we be?

A new study suggests coronavirus antibodies fade over time, but how concerned should we be?

by Sheena Cruickshank,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageNewly released researchsuggests that levels of antibodies against the coronavirus have declined across the UK population sin

A new study suggests coronavirus antibodies fade over time, but how concerned should we be?

by Sheena Cruickshank,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageNewly released researchsuggests that levels of antibodies against the coronavirus have declined across the UK population sin
A new class of antibodies against COVID-19 is being put to the test

A new class of antibodies against COVID-19 is being put to the test

by Garvan Institute of Medical ResearchStructural characterization of the broadly neutralizing class 1 antibody GAR05. a Cryo-EM structure of GAR05 Fab bound to trimeric spike (3.27 Å resolution)

A new class of antibodies against COVID-19 is being put to the test

by Garvan Institute of Medical ResearchStructural characterization of the broadly neutralizing class 1 antibody GAR05. a Cryo-EM structure of GAR05 Fab bound to trimeric spike (3.27 Å resolution)
Another step toward the HIV-1 vaccine: Dynamics of neutralizing antibodies

Another step toward the HIV-1 vaccine: Dynamics of neutralizing antibodies

by University of CologneNeutralization screening of a large multinational cohort.a, Isolated IgGs of 2,354 HIV-1-infected individuals from a multinational study were tested against the glob

Another step toward the HIV-1 vaccine: Dynamics of neutralizing antibodies

by University of CologneNeutralization screening of a large multinational cohort.a, Isolated IgGs of 2,354 HIV-1-infected individuals from a multinational study were tested against the glob
Type 1 IFNs may mediate Zika pregnancy complications

Type 1 IFNs may mediate Zika pregnancy complications

(HealthDay)—Type 1 interferons (IFNs) may mediate pregnancy complications in the context of congenital Zika virus (ZIKV) infection, according to a study published in the Jan. 5 issue ofScience I

Type 1 IFNs may mediate Zika pregnancy complications

(HealthDay)—Type 1 interferons (IFNs) may mediate pregnancy complications in the context of congenital Zika virus (ZIKV) infection, according to a study published in the Jan. 5 issue ofScience I
ISG15 deficiency linked to antiviral immunity in humans

ISG15 deficiency linked to antiviral immunity in humans

(HealthDay)—Investigators describe a strategy for development of a broad-spectrum anti-viral agent. Their research was published online May 19 inNature Communications.Noting that studies in mice

ISG15 deficiency linked to antiviral immunity in humans

(HealthDay)—Investigators describe a strategy for development of a broad-spectrum anti-viral agent. Their research was published online May 19 inNature Communications.Noting that studies in mice
Vaccine to prevent a dangerous tropical disease receives approval

Vaccine to prevent a dangerous tropical disease receives approval

by Estonian Research CouncilWork in Tartu University's virology lab. Author Kaspar Koolmeister. Credit: Kaspar KoolmeisterThe chikungunya virus is widespread in tropical regions, where it is sprea

Vaccine to prevent a dangerous tropical disease receives approval

by Estonian Research CouncilWork in Tartu University's virology lab. Author Kaspar Koolmeister. Credit: Kaspar KoolmeisterThe chikungunya virus is widespread in tropical regions, where it is sprea
IgA antibodies seem to protect unvaccinated against COVID-19

IgA antibodies seem to protect unvaccinated against COVID-19

by University of GothenburgT-cell populations that responded to stimulation with SARS-CoV-2 peptides. PBMC from individuals with IgG-dominated, IgA-dominated, and no antibody response to Covid-19

IgA antibodies seem to protect unvaccinated against COVID-19

by University of GothenburgT-cell populations that responded to stimulation with SARS-CoV-2 peptides. PBMC from individuals with IgG-dominated, IgA-dominated, and no antibody response to Covid-19
Study identifies increase in antibiotic-resistant typhoid

Study identifies increase in antibiotic-resistant typhoid

by University of LiverpoolCiprofloxacin-sensitive, DCS, or ciprofloxacin-resistant phenotypes among S Typhi isolated from Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital, by month. Ciprofloxacin susceptibility

Study identifies increase in antibiotic-resistant typhoid

by University of LiverpoolCiprofloxacin-sensitive, DCS, or ciprofloxacin-resistant phenotypes among S Typhi isolated from Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital, by month. Ciprofloxacin susceptibility
A simple T-cell test to show the full picture of body's immune response to COVID-19

A simple T-cell test to show the full picture of body's immune response to COVID-19

by Duke-NUS Medical SchoolGraphical abstract. Credit: DOI: 10.1172/JCI152379Researchers from Duke-NUS Medical School, together with collaborators from the National Centre for Infectious Diseases

A simple T-cell test to show the full picture of body's immune response to COVID-19

by Duke-NUS Medical SchoolGraphical abstract. Credit: DOI: 10.1172/JCI152379Researchers from Duke-NUS Medical School, together with collaborators from the National Centre for Infectious Diseases
Investigators explore what factors increase susceptibility to COVID-19

Investigators explore what factors increase susceptibility to COVID-19

by Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterHeritability and shared environment estimates over time for SARS-CoV-2 susceptibility. a) Cumulative heritability and shared environment estimates with 95% CI. Cente

Investigators explore what factors increase susceptibility to COVID-19

by Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterHeritability and shared environment estimates over time for SARS-CoV-2 susceptibility. a) Cumulative heritability and shared environment estimates with 95% CI. Cente