Category: Treatment
Robust spike antibody responses and increased reactogenicity in seropositive individuals after a single dose of SARS-CoV-2 mRNA vaccine
“we show that the antibody response to the first vaccine dose in individuals with pre-existing immunity is equal to or even exceeds the titers found in naïve individuals after the second dose. More...
Persistence and Evolution of SARS-CoV-2 in an immunocompromised host
A 154 day Covid infection, with possible multiple different infections. More...
Coronavirus vaccine that has proven safe and effective in mice and monkeys
Researchers at Yerkes National Primate Research Center, Emory University, have developed a COVID-19 vaccine that has proven safe and effective in mice and monkeys. More...
Reinfection from SARS-CoV-2 lineage P.2 with the E484K spike mutation in Brazil
We report the first case of reinfection from genetically distinct SARS-CoV-2 lineage [P.2] presenting the E484K spike mutation in Brazil, a variant associated with escape from neutralizing antibodies. More...
Dangerous new coronavirus strains may incubate in COVID-19 sickest patients
“A Boston patient tested positive for SARS-CoV2 infections four separate times over 22 weeks. More...
Sars-Cov-2 lab variant bound 600 times more successfully to human cells than the original strain
The naturally selected mutations S477N, E484K, and N501Y of the Spike protein RBD, which show higher infectivity, were selected by yeast surface display affinity maturation already in the first round, giving rise to the South-African, E484K, N501Y, and British variants that bind ACE2 13 and 3.5-fold tighter than RBD-WT. More...
Brazil’s Yanomami people – at least 25 more young children displaying Covid-19 symptoms
“at least twenty-five (25) Yanomami children with the same symptoms and in a serious condition.” More...
UK North West Ambulance Service calls in the army for help
The North West Ambulance Service has applied to bring in the army to help deal with demand amid a surge in call-outs and soaring staff absence. More...
WHO Recommends against Moderna & Pfizer coronavirus vaccines for most pregnant women
The World Health Organization released new guidance about Moderna Inc.’s More...