Publications by authors named "M Neal Woodall"

Novel and repurposed antiviral drugs are available for the treatment of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). However, antiviral combinations may be more potent and lead to faster viral clearance, but the methods for screening antiviral combinations against respiratory viruses are not well established and labor-intensive. Here, we describe a time-efficient (72-96 h) and simple drug-sensitivity assay for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) using standard 96-well plates.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

Respiratory diseases, including influenza, infectious pneumonia, and severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS), are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. The recent COVID-19 pandemic claimed over 6.9 million lives globally.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

The literature suggests that there is a significant overlap in definition, measurement, and outcomes between trauma and bullying victimization, but the relative impact on current emotional distress of these events has not been explored. The goal of the current study was to explore whether traditional and cyber bullying victimization has a similar negative impact on current emotional disrtresss as other adverse childhood experiences which may also lead to a traumatic response. In addition, this study examined whether the association between bullying victimization and emotional distress is exacerbated when individuals also experience additional ACEs.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF
Article Synopsis
  • The study investigates early cellular responses to SARS-CoV-2 infection using single-cell profiling in individuals with no prior immunity to the virus.
  • Significant changes in cell types and immune responses were observed over time, indicating different patterns of infection severity, especially in nasopharyngeal regions.
  • Key findings suggest that early interferon responses and specific immune cell behaviors, like high expression of HLA-DQA2, could be crucial in preventing sustained infections, while a novel computational tool, Cell2TCR, enhanced the analysis of T cell responses.
View Article and Find Full Text PDF