The COVID-19 Pandemic – News and Features

With advanced data analysis and machine learning, scientists have identified a set of COVID-19-derived molecular mimics that are most likely to be involved in triggering autoimmunity.

Researchers at the University of Cologne have discovered that mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccines have a persistent effect on the innate immune system. These mechanisms may help the human body to better protect itself against potential future infections.

In a study of 130 volunteers conducted at the Federal University of São Carlos, a drastic decrease in heart rate variability, i.e. the heart’s ability to adapt to environmental and physiological demands, was observed up to six weeks after infection.

This article explores how automation is transforming proteomics by streamlining proteoform analysis, boosting throughput and reducing errors.

A breakthrough in safely delivering therapeutic DNA to cells using lipid nanoparticles could transform treatment for millions suffering from common chronic diseases like heart disease, diabetes, and cancer.

When consumed in chili during pregnancy, beans may help lower one’s risk for gestational diabetes, according to new research.

Early tests suggest that an antibody-based therapy is safe, with no harmful effects on healthy cells, suggesting that it could be a promising treatment to help fight mucormycosis in people with weakened immune systems.

According to a CSH study, people who later experienced persistent shortness of breath or fatigue after a COVID-19 infection were already taking significantly fewer steps per day and had a higher resting heart rate before contracting the virus.

Endometriosis affects 1 in 10 women, yet diagnosis takes nearly a decade, leading to prolonged pain, infertility and organ damage. Improved awareness, research and reduced wait times are crucial for earlier detection and better patient outcomes.

An AI-based computer model makes aging visible at the cellular level for the first time. Researchers have applied it to immune cells, showing how immune cells age and how this is influenced by vaccines and infections.