…neural tissue, thus highlighting its role in HAND. The significance of this research extends beyond HIV alone. As many individuals experienced with the cognitive impairments associated with COVID-19 can attest,…

…the progression of COVID-19. The Balancing Act: IFN-I’s Double-Edged Sword The findings of the Emory University study illuminate a delicate balance in the fight against COVID-19. While early IFN-I responses…

…a COVID-19 vaccine. CDC is working to increase parent and provider confidence in COVID-19 vaccines and improve uptake among the 95% of children who are not vaccinated or have not…

…COVID but didn’t really know what was driving it.” Understanding how cells use nutrients in the presence of viral pathogens at the earliest states of infection is key to the…

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. While the disease is relatively new, researchers are now studying its long-term effects. Some people with COVID-19 experience…

According to the CDC, there are currently 83,949,036 cases of Covid-19 reported in the United States. We all know someone who has been through Covid-19. Headaches, runny nose, congestion, and…

…myths. We saw this dramatically unfold in the development of the mRNA vaccine for COVID-19—that vaccine was reported to have been developed in record time, but in truth the COVID-19…

One of the few therapies currently available to treat patients with COVID-19 is REGEN-COV, a monoclonal antibody cocktail that combines two antibodies that can bind to and neutralize the SARS-CoV-2…

…continually looking for connections between the human brain, environment and mental health. The impact of COVID-19 on adolescent mental health is especially important to address following the social isolation intended…

…exposure to HIV to prevent infection. The drug also benefits other diseases (NASH, cancer, and COVID-19) without the side effects previously experienced from other treatments such as kidney and bone…

Note: The NPRCs will update this blog with our latest COVID-19 news. Since beginning COVID-19 research in early 2020 , NPRC researchers have made encouraging progress in efforts to better…

…Genetics at Baylor College of Medicine and co-author of the paper explains, “Rhesus macaques are important for studies of conditions ranging from infectious disease (including COVID-19) to neuroscience, cancer and…

As the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continues, scientists at the Wisconsin National Primate Research Center (WiNPRC) have kept their focus on the tiniest shifts in the virus’ genetic material. Beginning with…

Scientific discovery is an ongoing process that takes time, observation, data collection and analysis, patience and more. At the NPRCs, our recent COVID-19 research is an example of the ongoing…

…effectiveness of preventions, treatments and cures. During the COVID-19 pandemic, animals in research have been especially important in accelerating the development COVID-19 vaccines as well as better diagnostics and additional…

…everyone knew how critical animals have been in 2020 to fast-track a safe and effective COVID-19 (coronavirus) vaccine, would that change? Earlier this year, the National Institutes of Health (NIH)…

…infectious diseases that are associated with kidney failure, like human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and coronavirus (COVID-19). NPRC scientists across the country are working to combat infectious diseases through a variety…

…refine the way it approaches vaccine development, noting a similar approach could possibly be feasible for other pathogens, including influenza, tuberculosis, malaria and COVID-19. As the search for a cure…

…more information to share about NPRC COVID-19 research, we’ll post information at NPRC.org/news and tweet from @NPRCnews. In the meantime, here are a few helpful COVID-19 resources we’re following.  …

…global COVID-19 pandemic, we are prioritizing our research to focus on developing diagnostics, preventions and treatments for this novel disease. As we work to combat this health crisis, we also…

…the most significant, recent NHP research breakthroughs that are helping people across generations and the world live longer, healthier lives. COVID-19 – The emergence of SARS-CoV-2 in 2019 was one…