#viral-infections

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fromNature
3 weeks ago

Promising vaccine against deadly Nipah virus can also treat infection

A new drug targeting the Nipah virus shows promise in hamsters for both prevention and treatment without resistance.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago

Human Pegivirus may be environmental trigger for Parkinson's disease

Human Pegivirus may contribute to the development of Parkinson's disease.
European startups
fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago

Dutch-based Leyden Labs secures 20M from EIB

Leyden Laboratories secures €20M funding to enhance pandemic preparedness through innovative antiviral research.
The focus is on developing non-vaccine therapies for respiratory viruses, specifically a nasal spray targeting influenza.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

'Hidden risk' of widely-used prescription drugs - you're more likely to get the flu and Covid while on them

"We have found a surprising and potentially serious side effect of a class of anti-inflammatory drugs. They can help viruses spread more easily in the body."
Alternative medicine
Coronavirus
fromNature
3 months ago

Do infections have a role in Alzheimer's disease?

Viral infections like shingles may significantly worsen dementia symptoms, prompting new research directions in Alzheimer's disease.
fromwww.nature.com
4 months ago
Coronavirus

MFSD6 is an entry receptor for enterovirus D68

MFSD6 is essential for the entry of enterovirus D68 (EV-D68) into host cells, indicating potential therapeutic targets for combating viral infections.
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