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Health

Coronavirus spike proteins detected in 5 minutes

Dr. Prajakta Banik

By shining a low-power laser, similar to a laser pointer, on a particular chip coated with antibodies for coronavirus spike proteins,

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Health

SARS-CoV-2 variants: How a set of key covariates affect viral kinetics?

Pranjal Malewar

A prospective observational cohort study.

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Health

The cost-saving potential of a universal coronavirus vaccine before the next pandemic

Pranjal Malewar

Offering some degree of protection against a range of strains.

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Health

How ultraviolet light degrades coronavirus?

Pranjal Malewar

SARS-CoV-2 has among the largest of genomes for RNA viruses.

delivery of positive and negative ions into a room
Health

NPBI-based air purifiers could reduce airborne virus infectivity by up to 99.98%

Pranjal Malewar

The experiment used real-world concentrations of COVID-19 strains, flu and RSV viruses.

siRNA
Health

Universal siRNA treatment for COVID-19 shows promise

Dr. Prajakta Banik

Novel siRNAs show promise against multiple SARS-CoV-2 variants.

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Biology

CARD8 can detect a range of viruses, including COVID-19

PLOS

Study suggests the inflammasome-forming sensor is critical to identifying COVID-19 infection.

Image showing how wastewater samples are processed to test for evidence of viruses.
Health

Wastewater could be used to track more viruses than COVID-19

Vidya Nagalwade

Researchers have developed methods to track respiratory viruses in wastewater.

Different antibodies (green, aqua, pink) attack different parts of the SARS-CoV-2 viral particle (yellow/orange sphere). The virus’s spike proteins (purple) are a key antibody target, with some antibodies attaching to the top (darker purple) and others to the stem (paler zone).
Health

Differentiating antibody targets using Machine Learning Model

Amit Malewar

The new approach successfully differentiates between antibodies against influenza and those attacking SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.

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Science

A chewing gum that could reduce SARS-CoV-2 transmission

Amit Malewar

It could be given to patients whose infection status is unknown or even for a dental check-up when masks need to be removed to...

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Science

Study reveals global ‘hot spots’ where new coronaviruses may emerge

Amit Malewar

Most of the current hot spots are clustered in China.

Image showing two bottles of vaccine
Health

How long will your Coronavirus vaccination last?

Pranjal Malewar

Data on the mRNA vaccines are promising.

Scientists have discovered a surprising response in lung cells infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which might explain why the disease is so difficult to treat. “This was completely unexpected,” says Purdue scientist Majid Kazemian, who led the research. The researchers suggest testing a new pairing of drugs to combat the disease
Health

COVID-19 triggers a biochemical pathway in the lungs

Pranjal Malewar

New insights into the immune response to SARS-CoV-2 infections could bring better treatments for COVID-19 cases.

Ultrasound has potential to damage coronaviruses
Health

Ultrasound can potentially damage coronaviruses, study

Pranjal Malewar

Simulations show ultrasound waves at medical imaging frequencies can cause the virus’ shell and spikes to collapse and rupture.

A method for boosting the sensitivity of rapid-detection tests
Health

A method for boosting the sensitivity of rapid-detection tests

Pranjal Malewar

Novel sandwich technology improves the sensitivity of rapid tests.

Studying the disparate immune responses of men and women to the COVID-19
Science

Studying the disparate immune responses of men and women to the COVID-19

Pranjal Malewar

Scientists unravel the mystery of sex disparities in COVID-19 outcomes.

NIH researchers consistently found blood vessel damage in the brains of COVID-19 patients but no signs of SARS-CoV-2 infections
Health

Study reveals brain damage of patients with COVID-19

Pranjal Malewar

Study uncovers blood vessel damage and inflammation in COVID-19 patients’ brains but no infection.

Coronavirus has landed in the last continent previously free from Covid-19
Health

Coronavirus has landed in the last continent previously free from Covid-19

Pranjal Malewar

Covid cases have now been recorded on all seven continents.

Representative image of three-dimensional human lung alveolar organoid
Health

Study detail the mechanisms underlying SARS-CoV-2 infection

Pranjal Malewar

‘Mini-lungs’ reveal early stages of SARS-CoV-2 infection.

Heated face mask
Invention

A reusable heated face mask to filter and inactivate coronaviruses

Pranjal Malewar

A heated face mask to filter and inactivate coronaviruses.

Coronavirus remains active on human skin for nine hours
Health

Coronavirus remains active on human skin for nine hours

Pranjal Malewar

The pathogen that causes the flu survives on human skin for about 1.8 hours by comparison.

SARS-CoV-2 virions
Health

Striking images of SARS-CoV-2 infected cells

Pranjal Malewar

High-powered microscopic images shows startlingly high SARS-CoV-2 viral loads on human respiratory surfaces.

Two essential enzymes coordinate to read and copy SARS-CoV-2 genetic material
Science

A never-before-seen view of SARS-CoV-2’s replication system

Amit Malewar

A crucial piece of the puzzle.

human embryo cultured in vitro
Health

Coronavirus could infect embryos as early as during the second week of pregnancy

Pranjal Malewar

COVID-19 could affect the ability of the embryo to properly implant into the womb.

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Health

Oxford coronavirus vaccine induces strong immune responses

Pranjal Malewar

A safe, effective and accessible vaccine against coronavirus.

1 in 3 young adults may face severe COVID-19
Health

1 in 3 young adults may face severe COVID-19

Pranjal Malewar

Smoking habits trump asthma, obesity in risk factors for an otherwise healthy population.

In tests, the CSAIL team's robot could disinfect a 4,000-square-foot space in the food bank's warehouse in just half an hour.
Robotics

A new robotic system that powerfully disinfects large surfaces in half an hour

Ashwini Sakharkar

A team from MIT's Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL), in collaboration with Ava Robotics and the Greater Boston Food Bank (GBFB), designed...

An epidemic model indicates that COVID-19 likely to cause 235,000 U.S. deaths by October
Health

An epidemic model indicates that COVID-19 likely to cause 235,000 U.S. deaths by October

Amit Malewar

An epidemic model developed by Professors in Texas Tech University's Department of Mechanical Engineering through the Edward E. Whitacre Jr. College of Engineering that...

The pink eye as a primary symptom of COVID-19
Health

The pink eye is a primary symptom of COVID-19

Amit Malewar

The earlier list of symptoms of coronavirus includes Cough, fever, and Shortness of breath. Later on, CDC offers six new symptoms of COVID-19 that...

COVID-19 patients with high cortisol are at greater risk of death
Health

COVID-19 patients with high cortisol are at greater risk of death

Pranjal Malewar

The study, led by NIHR Research Professor Waljit Dhillo from Imperial College London and Consultant Endocrinologist at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, suggests that...

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