SARS-CoV-2
Blocking protein interactions prevents SARS-CoV-2 infection of human cells
Scientists identified the way SARS-CoV-2 takes control of our cells.
COVID antibodies are found in breast milk of vaccinated mothers
Immunity from both prior infection and vaccination produces an antibody response in breast milk.
Carbon nanotube-based sensor for rapid diagnosis of Covid-19
The technology could be developed as a rapid diagnostic for Covid-19 or other emerging pathogens.
COVID-19 reinfections higher among nursing home residents, study
Repeat COVID-19 positive tests in nursing home residents identified following natural infection.
New COVID-19 diagnostic test uses your saliva to detect COVID-19 variants
Low-cost device lets consumers check themselves for multiple strains of SARS-CoV-2 at home.
How glucose helps the SARS-CoV-2 to replicate?
EPFL’s Blue Brain Project deployed its powerful brain simulation technology and expertise in cellular and molecular biology to try and answer this question.
Gene editing could stop virus transmission in cells
Discovery points to targeted treatment for COVID-19.
Key mutations in the Alpha variant enable SARS-CoV-2 to overcome evolutionary weak points
The study helps scientists to predict how a new variant might behave in humans when it is first identified.
SARS-CoV-2 can find alternate route to infect cells
COVID-19 drugs, vaccines still effective against mutating viruses.
Study reveals global ‘hot spots’ where new coronaviruses may emerge
Most of the current hot spots are clustered in China.
Lumipulse: Novel antigen test for quantifying SARS-CoV-2 in saliva
It is simple, rapid, and more conducive for mass-screening.