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·March 13, 2020·1 min read

Research team has isolated the COVID-19 virus

A team of Canadian researchers has isolated SARS-CoV-2, the viral agent responsible for COVID-19. Isolating the virus will help researchers worldwide to develop better diagnostic tests, treatments, and vaccines for the pandemic virus. It will also help researchers to better understand the virus biology, evolution, and viral shedding.

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·March 30, 2016·4 min read

New Study Confirms Link Between Zika Virus and Fetal Brain Damage

A new study reports small amounts of genetic materials from the Zika virus can be detected in blood samples taken from pregnant women after the infection has passed and when fetal brain development is underway.

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·May 16, 2017·4 min read

Ebola Survivors Have a ‘Unique’ Retinal Scar

Around 15 percent of Ebola survivors have retinal scars that appear to be specific to the disease, a new study reports.

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·September 30, 2015·3 min read

Dormant Viral Gene May Cause Some Forms of ALS

Researchers discover reactivating ancient viral genes may cause neuron destruction in some forms of ALS.

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·April 7, 2019·5 min read

Does herpes cause Alzheimer’s?

The herpes simplex virus 1, the virus responsible for cold sores, may account for 50% of Alzheimer's disease cases. HSV1 causes protein deposits which are characteristic of Alzheimer's disease. Findings also reveal antiviral treatments can help to reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer's in those with HSV1.

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·May 15, 2017·4 min read

Certain Immune Reactions to Viruses Cause Learning Problems

A new study reports researchers have discovered the mechanism which may cause learning disorders and memory problems as a result of the immune system's reaction to viral infections like HIV and flu.

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·January 6, 2015·3 min read

Researchers Map Direct Gut Brain Connection

A new study maps the cell-to-cell connection between the gut and nervous system.

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·March 9, 2016·3 min read

Researchers Identify Virus and Two Types of Bacteria as Major Causes of Alzheimer’s

A new editorial indicates certain microbes may be responsible for Alzheimer's disease.

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·August 30, 2016·5 min read

Researchers Identify Two Classes of Compounds Effective Against Zika

Compounds shown to be either effective at stopping the replication of Zika in its tracks or preventing the virus from killing brain cells.

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·March 12, 2020·6 min read

Study details first known person-to-person transmission of new coronavirus in the USA

A new Lancet study describes the first locally-transmitted case of SARS-CoV-2, which causes COVID-19, in the USA from a woman who recently traveled to China and transmitted the infection to her husband.

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·May 17, 2020·3 min read

Designing vaccines from artificial proteins

Using computational methods, researchers created artificial proteins that triggered immune responses and produced infection specific antibodies. The findings indicate it will be possible to design vaccines that contain artificial antibodies, expediting the process of vaccine development.