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Discover how COVID-19's M-protein influences triple-negative breast cancer, enhancing aggressiveness through the tumor microenvironment.

Discover the inspiring journey of Maria Casoni, a medical assistant who volunteered in Italy during COVID-19, earning presidential honors.

Boston College researchers used a mild charge of electricity to precisely modify proteins, a new tool that can be used to develop novel biotherapeutics and protein-based research tools, the team reported recently in the journal Nature Chemistry.

Biotechnology company Genus is seeking FDA approval to distribute a new generation of CRISPR-edited pigs completely resistant to a deadly virus.

A recent study suggests that administering early anti-inflammatory drugs like corticosteroids could aid in restoring the sense of smell lost due to Covid-19 infection.

Patients with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection have an increased risk for incident autoimmune inflammatory rheumatic disea...

Denis Logunov discusses COVID-19's enduring threat and the critical role of vaccination in managing its impact, akin to the flu.

Researchers have examined a man in Germany who claims to have received 217 vaccinations against COVID-19 and found that his immune system was fully functional.

On Deception Island in Antarctica, steam rises from the beaches, and glaciers dot the black slopes of what is actually an active volcano—a rare clash of ice and fire that provides clues to scientists about what life could look like on Mars.

Federal agencies have declined to help a Florida grand jury convened by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis investigate the efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines, the panel said Friday.

Researchers discovered how natural killer (NK) cells in mice lose their functionality when entering and residing in tumors.

Study reveals ethnic and racial disparities in health outcomes post-COVID-19 infection, with Hispanic and racial minority groups reporting poorer health status and increased work absence compared to their non-Hispanic and White counterparts.

The risk for prolonged severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) varies across immunosuppressive conditions, according to a study published i...

While previous studies had identified a link between COVID-19 infection and greater risk of autoimmune disease, a new study is perhaps the largest and most robust to date to show an association.

Australian authorities are on high alert amid the spread of lumpy skin disease in cattle and buffalo across South-East Asia. While Australia remains free of the disease, the virus is likely to breach our borders at some stage.

Bacteria can be tricked into sending death signals to stop the growth of their slimy, protective homes that lead to deadly infections, a new study demonstrates.

What are the molecular processes in a unicellular marine algae species that can cause harmful algal blooms? A research team led by microbiologist Prof. Dr. Ralf Rabus from the University of Oldenburg (Germany) has conducted the first detailed analyses of the unusual cell biology of Prorocentrum...

The major arboviruses mainly belong to the Bunyaviridae, Togaviridae, and Flaviviridae families, among which the chikungunya virus and dengue virus have emerged as global public health problems. The main objective of this study was to develop specific, sensitive, and cost-effective molecular...

About 0.1 to 0.5 percent of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SAS-CoV-2) infections become persistent, lasting for at least 60 days, according to...

Discover how recent research by Indian-origin scientists reveals the link between COVID-19 and eye symptoms, stressing early treatment.

The progression of SARS-CoV-2 infection has been linked to a hospitalization rate of 20%. The susceptibility of SARS-CoV-2 infection increases with age, resulting in severe and atypical clinical forms of the disease.

Measles, once controlled through widespread vaccination, is resurging due to misinformation and vaccine hesitancy. Efforts to increase adult MMR vaccination aim to restore herd immunity and prevent outbreaks.

Interferon-induced transmembrane proteins (IFITMs) are a family of proteins which inhibit infections of various enveloped viruses. While their general mechanism of inhibition seems to be non-specific, involving the tightening of membrane structures to prevent fusion between the viral envelope and...

On Feb. 10, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated its interim Infection Prevention and Control Recommendations for Healthcare Personnel During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic to reflect new guidance for all U.S.