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Epidemiological evidence that Alzheimer's and Parkinson's could be caused by viral infections

A recent study published in the journal Neuron has focussed on assessing the putative associations between viral exposures and neurodegenerative disease (NDD) onset, using real-world biobank scale data.

23 Jan 2023

Senolytics could be a beneficial therapeutic for COVID neuropathology

Researchers assess the effectiveness of multiple senolytic interventions in removing senescent cells in aged human brain organoids.

22 Jan 2023

History of COVID-19 increases risk of fatigue and other long COVID symptoms in adults and children

Researchers observe that COVID-19 patients were at an increased risk of developing certain conditions.

21 Dec 2022

First cell-type specific multiomic study of the HIV brain

Researchers identify cell-type-specific differences in HIV integration sites in the brain.

19 Dec 2022

Researchers detect the Alongshan virus for the first time in Swiss ticks

The Alongshan virus was discovered in China only five years ago. Now researchers at the University of Zurich have found the novel virus for the first time in Swiss ticks.

7 Dec 2022

Fragment crystallizable receptor-effector functions as a key correlate for pan-sarbecovirus vaccine development

Researchers elucidated pan-sarbecovirus immune protection mechanisms by utilizing a Venezuelan equine encephalitis virus-vectored vaccine panel that covered bat strains to human strains.

30 Nov 2022

Study shows sylvatic origin of chikungunya virus transmission among nonhuman primates of Myanmar

Researchers investigated the potential exposure of peri-urban non-human primates (NHPs) residing near Yangon to arboviruses that have raised health concerns.

22 Nov 2022

Human case of swine-origin influenza A virus detected in Denmark, according to CDC study

Researchers detected a swine influenza A virus (IAV)-infected patient in routine surveillance at the National Influenza Center in Denmark. The detected influenza variant appeared distinct from any variant found previously in Denmark.

18 Nov 2022

Study points to a pathogenic role for compromised anti-SARS-CoV-2 responses in cerebrospinal fluid

Researchers used a high throughput systems serology method to compare serum and CSF samples from SARS-CoV-2 infected individuals with and without long COVID symptoms to determine changes in the SARS-CoV-2 humoral immune responses.

15 Nov 2022

Can monkeypox infection lead to myocarditis?

A recent study presents the first known case of myocarditis as a complication of monkeypox virus infection.

13 Nov 2022

The spectrum of SARS-CoV-2–related neurologic involvement among children and adolescents in 2021

Researchers explored the distribution of severe neurologic involvement in SARS-CoV-2 pediatric patients.

10 Nov 2022

What are the eye complications associated with monkeypox infection?

A new study describes the association between monkeypox infection and eye complications in humans.

9 Nov 2022

What is the role of cyclophilin-A in alleviating SARS-CoV-2 infections?

A new study aimed to analyze the molecular interactions between the hCypA protein and the SARS-CoV-2 variants to determine the impact of variants on the blocking and binding potential of the hCypA–S protein complex with the ACE2 receptor.

2 Nov 2022

Study shows how Toxoplasma parasite successfully spreads in the body

The parasite Toxoplasma is carried by a large portion of the global human population. Now a study led by researchers at Stockholm University shows how this microscopic parasite so successfully spreads in the body, for example to the brain

28 Oct 2022

Rutgers physicians take newer approach in successfully treating a mysterious disease

The prognosis for the sick child, who hadn't responded to standard treatment, was dire. But a team of Rutgers physicians believed there might be hope despite the conventional wisdom against pursuing any further treatment.

27 Oct 2022

A review of emerging pediatric respiratory viruses

Respiratory viruses continue to be a leading cause of childhood morbidity and mortality.

26 Oct 2022

Modeling study suggests the possibility of Japanese encephalitis virus outbreak in Australia

A paper from a research team, which included mathematical modeling expertise from LSHTM and was led by the QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute in Brisbane, has suggested that up to 750,000 people across Australia could be at risk of exposure to Japanese encephalitis (JEV).

21 Oct 2022

A rare case of Hashimoto encephalopathy after COVID vaccination

In a recent ‘Letter to the Editor’ published in the English edition of the journal Neurologandiacute, researchers reported the rare occurrence of Hashimoto encephalopathy in a recipient of the (COVID-19) vaccine Spikevax. Spikevax, research name mRNA-1273, is a COVID-19 vaccine based on the messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA) technology.

16 Oct 2022

What is the impact of monkeypox infection on the hemostatic system?

In a recent study, researchers determined if monkeypox (MPX) infection affected the hemostatic system like that observed in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

6 Oct 2022

Key biophysical attributes of a self-amplifying viral RNA vaccine developed for SARS-CoV-2

Researchers used various analytical characterization techniques to determine the biophysical attributes of the Imperial College London self-amplifying viral RNA vaccine (IMP-1) developed for SARS-CoV-2.

5 Oct 2022

Encephalitis News and Research

Latest Encephalitis News and Research

Epidemiological evidence that Alzheimer's and Parkinson's could be caused by viral infections

Senolytics could be a beneficial therapeutic for COVID neuropathology

History of COVID-19 increases risk of fatigue and other long COVID symptoms in adults and children

First cell-type specific multiomic study of the HIV brain

Researchers detect the Alongshan virus for the first time in Swiss ticks

Fragment crystallizable receptor-effector functions as a key correlate for pan-sarbecovirus vaccine development

Study shows sylvatic origin of chikungunya virus transmission among nonhuman primates of Myanmar

Human case of swine-origin influenza A virus detected in Denmark, according to CDC study

Study points to a pathogenic role for compromised anti-SARS-CoV-2 responses in cerebrospinal fluid

Can monkeypox infection lead to myocarditis?

The spectrum of SARS-CoV-2–related neurologic involvement among children and adolescents in 2021

What are the eye complications associated with monkeypox infection?

What is the role of cyclophilin-A in alleviating SARS-CoV-2 infections?

Study shows how Toxoplasma parasite successfully spreads in the body

Rutgers physicians take newer approach in successfully treating a mysterious disease

A review of emerging pediatric respiratory viruses

Modeling study suggests the possibility of Japanese encephalitis virus outbreak in Australia

A rare case of Hashimoto encephalopathy after COVID vaccination

What is the impact of monkeypox infection on the hemostatic system?

Key biophysical attributes of a self-amplifying viral RNA vaccine developed for SARS-CoV-2

Scaling organ‑chip technology for human‑relevant drug discovery

Unlocking drug amorphization: Continuous, solvent-free twin screw granulation

How can super-resolution technology help study neurotransmission?

Encephalitis News and Research

Latest Encephalitis News and Research

Scaling organ‑chip technology for human‑relevant drug discovery

Unlocking drug amorphization: Continuous, solvent-free twin screw granulation

How can super-resolution technology help study neurotransmission?

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