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Tag: MERS-CoV

  • Infectious disease risk updates August 2 to 8 2025 week 32

    ECDC Communicable Disease Threats Report: August 2-8, 2025 This report summarizes key updates on communicable disease threats monitored by the ECDC (European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control) during the period of August 2nd to 8th, 2025. Key Highlights Influenza A(H5N1): Monitoring of avian influenza A(H5N1) cases and potential risks to human health. Measles: Updates…

  • New inhibitors look hopeful versus coronaviruses via key Mac1 protein target

    New inhibitors look hopeful versus coronaviruses via key Mac1 protein target

    Coronavirus Vulnerability Unveiled: Targeting the Mac1 Domain A recent study featured in mBio sheds light on a potential Achilles’ heel in coronaviruses, including the infamous SARS-CoV-2 (the virus behind COVID-19) and MERS-CoV. Researchers have discovered that these viruses are susceptible to inhibitors that target a small protein domain known as Mac1, or the “macrodomain.” This…