Researchers have identified a conserved region of the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein that could be targeted to boost human antibody responses against any coronavirus.
Plasmodium falciparum, a parasite species highly associated with malaria, can rapidly respond to changes in its host environment by investing into replication or transmission.
A study suggests that fruit flies experience two hunger states – one driven by need and the other by pleasure – which arise from unique neural mechanisms.
Researchers have built a model to predict how local tailoring of pandemic control measures such as lockdowns can halt disease transmission while reducing societal burden.
PLATCOV, a platform to assess the effectiveness of drugs against COVID-19, suggests that ivermectin has no significant antiviral activity against SARS-CoV-2.
Just one or two mutations with strong effects, or an accumulation of mutations with small effects, may help the Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2 dodge the immune system or antibody-based therapies.