Researchers from the Mount Sinai Health System, NY, present the first genome-wide study to investigate the cause of a rare but severe inflammatory syndrome in children following SARS-CoV-2 infection. RNA sequencing of blood samples revealed that certain cells of the…
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Could a cheap cholesterol drug help fight COVID-19?
Laboratory studies indicate that a cheap generic drug reduces SARS-CoV-2 infection in human cells by up to 70%. The drug, called fenofibrate, regulates cholesterol levels but also destabilizes the spike protein on SARS-CoV-2 and inhibits binding to human cells. It…
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Antibiotic resistance: Alternating between drugs not the answer
Bacterial resistance to antibiotics is a major global health issue. Researchers have found that as some bacteria develop resistance to one antibiotic, they can develop sensitivity to another at the same time. Switching between these antibiotics may be one way…
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Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) COVID-19 vaccine: Side effects
The Johnson & Johnson, or Janssen, COVID-19 vaccine is a single-dose vaccine to prevent COVID-19. This Snapshot feature addresses potential side effects and the controversies surrounding the recent blood clotting incidents. The Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine, also called Ad26.COV2.S,…
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