A novel computational framework revolutionizes antibody design, offering precise predictions and unlocking insights into the immune system’s structural and functional convergence. Study: Learning the language of antibody hypervariability. Image Credit: Anusorn Nakdee / Shutterstock In a recent study published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, researchers from the…

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Delving deep into bat habitats, scientists uncover how coronaviruses evolve, migrate, and cross-species, shedding light on pandemic origins and future risks. Study: Origin and cross-species transmission of bat coronaviruses in China. Image Credit: Carl Allen / Shutterstock In a recent study published in the journal Nature Communications, a group of researchers investigated…

The WHO Technical Advisory Group on COVID-19 Vaccine Composition (TAG-CO-VAC) continues to closely monitor the genetic and antigenic evolution of SARS-CoV-2 variants, immune responses to SARS-CoV-2 infection and COVID-19 vaccination, and the performance of COVID-19 vaccines against circulating variants. Based on these evaluations, WHO advises vaccine manufacturers and regulatory authorities on the implications for future…

Cutting-edge research shows SARS-CoV-2 infection disrupts milk composition, but vaccines ensure safety for breastfeeding moms and their babies. Study: Associations between SARS-CoV-2 Infection or COVID-19 Vaccination and Human Milk Composition: A Multi-Omics Approach. Image Credit: TORWAISTUDIO / Shutterstock In a recent study published in The Journal of Nutrition, a group of researchers…

RECOVER-Adult study reveals refined thresholds and symptom categorization, advancing research into long COVID’s complexities. Study:  2024 Update of the RECOVER-Adult Long COVID Research Index . Image Credit: Branislav Nenin / Shutterstock.com The 2023 research index for adults with post-coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) condition or long COVID has been updated…

Study introduces TRACeR-I, a protein platform with broad HLA compatibility, paving the way for advanced immune response engineering and disease-specific targeting. Study:  Targeting peptide antigens using a multiallelic MHC I-binding system. Image Credit: Nemes Laszlo / Shutterstock.com In a recent study published in Nature Biotechnology, researchers describe the…

The neutraceutical market was valued at USD 540 billion in 2022 and is expected to almost double by 2030 Study: Nutraceuticals: a promising, yet unregulated Frontier in Healthcare. Image Credit: Light Stock/Shutterstock.com A recent European Journal of Clinical Nutrition study noted the successful application of nutraceuticals in treating various health conditions…

Millions of Americans struggle with long COVID, as new data reveals how income, geography, and gender amplify its debilitating effects. Research Letter: Prevalence of Post–COVID-19 Condition and Activity-Limiting Post–COVID-19 Condition Among Adults. Image Credit: p.ill.i / Shutterstock In a recent study published in JAMA Network Open, researchers from the Centers for Disease…

A longitudinal study reveals that distinct gut microbiome profiles during acute SARS-CoV-2 infection can predict long COVID risk, offering insights into symptom clusters and potential biomarkers. Study:  Gut Microbiome Signatures During Acute Infection Predict Long COVID . Image Credit: Dragana Gordic/Shutterstock.com *Important notice: bioRxiv publishes preliminary scientific reports that are…