Data point to rise in anxiety, depression, substance use disorders, suicidal thoughts. As the COVID-19…
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COVID-19, caused by the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus, is a global infectious disease that emerged in late 2019 and reshaped public health, science, and society. It primarily affects the respiratory system but can impact multiple organs, leading to a wide range of symptoms from mild illness to severe complications. The pandemic spurred unprecedented scientific collaboration, driving rapid advances in virology, epidemiology, and vaccine development, including mRNA technology. Research into COVID-19 continues to reveal insights into viral evolution, immune response, long COVID, and pandemic preparedness. Its legacy continues to influence healthcare systems, global health policy, and biomedical innovation worldwide.
Two large studies carried out independently in the UK both found a slight increase in…
A COVID-19 risk variant inherited from Neanderthals reduces a person’s risk of contracting HIV by…
A new study has shown how SARS-CoV-2 may contribute to severe microvascular damage seen in…
AI models reveal omicron’s rapid infectivity increase and ability to escape vaccines, calling for urgent…
Data also show people who are Hispanic or Black half as likely to receive booster…
A recent study has shown a correlation between vitamin D deficiency and COVID-19 severity and…
“Rogue antibodies” in COVID-19 patients, including IgG, may explain severe blood clotting and organ damage.…
Mutations in SARS-CoV-2 strains might evade the T cell response in some populations. Regional variations…
A molecule developed by researchers at the University of Helsinki can inactivate the coronavirus spike…
Baylor College of Medicine researchers created a human nose organoid to study viral infections, revealing…
Research shows pregnant women with moderate to severe COVID-19 are at greater risk for complications…
Uppsala researchers have succeeded in designing a molecule that inhibits the replication of coronaviruses and…
Kaiser Permanente study assessed of Pfizer–BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness against infection, hospitalization, and death up…
Disulfiram, a 70-year-old drug, blocks harmful immune structures and prevents lung damage in severe COVID-19,…
Cardiovascular care essential part of post-infection care. An in-depth analysis of federal health data indicates…
Researchers developed a portable COVID-19 breathalyzer that accurately diagnoses infections in under five minutes, showing…
Widely available, over-the-counter antihistamines have the potential to restore daily function. Antihistamines may provide relief…