Scientists have has pioneered antivirals targeting viral methyltransferases, offering a new strategy for treating RNA…
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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.
Long COVID, affecting 5-10% of COVID-19 patients, might be caused by the enduring presence of…
Research from the University of Washington revealed that COVID-19 lockdowns led to accelerated cortical thinning…
Scientists discovered that overactivation of immune genes and the RAAS system causes cytokine storms in…
A UCL study found that 70% of young people with long Covid recovered within 24…
A new nano-vaccine developed by TAU and the University of Lisbon offers a needle-free, room-temperature-storable…
The NanoGripper, a DNA-based nanorobot, rapidly detects and blocks viruses, including COVID-19, and could revolutionize…
Researchers report that the wearable TENS system provided “immediate, on-demand relief.” A study co-led by…
A USC study shows a significant rise in alcohol consumption during the COVID-19 pandemic that…
The reduction in global travel during COVID-19 offered researchers new insights into influenza spread and…
The virus takes control of three key host proteins that suppress the activity of the…
Alcohol use among U.S. adults escalated during the COVID-19 pandemic and remained elevated afterwards, reveals…
New research indicates that people who contracted COVID-19 early in the pandemic faced a significantly…
During the COVID-19 pandemic, global influenza cases dropped dramatically due to lockdowns and travel restrictions.…
New research from Emory University reveals that nasal autoantibodies in COVID-19 patients may help predict…
University of Queensland researchers have found that inflammatory proteins may be responsible for the lingering…
The COVID-19 lockdowns led to more frequent and quality-rich family dinners, enhancing positive interactions among…
Repeated mRNA vaccinations boost mucosal antibodies, improving defense against COVID-19. This may help enhance protection…