Game-Changer Nasal Spray: A Universal Shield Against All COVID-19 Variants
Researchers have developed a molecule that is, when administered nasally, extremely effective in preventing the disease caused by all known variants of SARS-CoV-2, the virus…
COVID-19 News
Find the latest scientific news, research reports, and maps related to COVID-19, the infectious disease caused by the 2019 Novel Coronavirus that originated in Wuhan, China, which is sometimes called 2019-nCoV or SARS-CoV-2. Reports on the outbreak include information from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), World Health Organization (WHO) and European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC).
Warning: Researchers Find New York City Rats Carry the COVID-19 Virus
A new study has demonstrated that rats are susceptible to infection with Alpha, Delta, and Omicron variants of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. Moreover,…
COVID-19 Infection During Pregnancy Linked to Higher Risk of Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Further investigation through larger studies and extended monitoring is necessary to assess this potential risk. According to a new study published in JAMA Network Open,…
Unlocking Academic Success: How Pre-Pandemic Campus Sports Boosted Resilience During Lockdowns
A history of participating in campus recreational sports can offset stress and contribute to academic competence even during high-stress periods such as a pandemic lockdown,…
Unlock the Full Potential of Vaccines: The Surprising Power of Sleep
We all know how important sleep is for mental health, but a meta-analysis published in the journal Current Biology on March 13 found that getting good…
Nasal Vaccines: Stopping the COVID-19 Virus Before It Reaches the Lungs
The Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna mRNA vaccines have played a large role in preventing deaths and severe infections from COVID-19. But researchers are still in the…
“Glow-in-the-Dark” Proteins: The Future of Viral Disease Detection?
Although there have been significant advancements in diagnostic tests for viral diseases, many highly sensitive tests still rely on complex sample preparation and result interpretation…
New, Better Models Show How Infectious Diseases Like COVID-19 Spread
The COVID-19 pandemic has emphasized the significance of modeling in comprehending the spread of diseases and in providing crucial insights into disease prevention and control….
Human Antibodies Discovered That Can Block Multiple Coronaviruses Including COVID-19
Results from a Scripps Research and UNC team pave the way for a vaccine and therapeutic antibodies that could be stockpiled to fight future coronavirus…
Long COVID Pain: Increased Rates of Chest Pain Up to a Year After Infection
Even patients with mild COVID-19 infections can suffer from health complications for months, even years, post-infection. Nearly 19% of U.S. adults who had previously tested…
UFO Sightings and COVID-19 Pandemic Link Tested in Surprising New Research
Have you ever wondered if social factors like pandemics can affect UFO reporting? In a recent article published in the Journal of Scientific Exploration, authors…
How Parents Decide if They Should Vaccinate Their Kids Against COVID-19
New study explores complexity of decision-making. A recent study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ) on February 21 has found that the decision…
Poor Sleep May Weaken Vaccine Response, Increasing Risk of Infection
In reviewing data from previous studies, a team lead by researchers at the University of Chicago and the French National Institute of Health and Medical…
“COVID Rebound” Is Common – Even in Patients Not Treated With Paxlovid
Preliminary results from a Scripps Research and eMed digital medicine study show an unexpectedly high proportion of COVID-19 rebound cases in untreated people, as well…
Sleep and Vaccination: The Critical Connection You Need to Know About
Better sleep could play an important role in the COVID-19 vaccination effort, new research suggests. How strongly a vaccine protects you may depend on getting…
New Research Explains Why Children Avoid Severe COVID-19 Symptoms
According to new research, children exhibit a robust initial immune response to the coronavirus, however, they are unable to transfer this response to long-lasting memory…
Silicon, Gold, and Copper – Scientists Discover New Weapons Against COVID-19
A recent study from Curtin University has discovered that the spike proteins of SARS-CoV-2, the strain of coronaviruses responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic, can become…
Long COVID Means Increased Risk of Long-Term Gastrointestinal Problems
Addressing lingering GI issues critical part of post-infection care. People who have had COVID-19 are at increased risk of developing gastrointestinal (GI) disorders within a…
