Intranasal vaccination is needle-free and elicits immunity at the site of infection, the respiratory tract.…
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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.
A single Sputnik V dose triggers strong immune responses in most people, especially those previously…
Experts warn that vaccine hesitancy, driven by misinformation, could lead to real harm to male…
Allergists Encourage Patients To Complete Their Vaccination Series Second COVID-19 mRNA vaccine dose found safe…
Two mutation-proof protein sites may hold the key to universal coronavirus drugs. Safe and effective…
With a $2.3 million NIH award, USC researchers will study how cilia behavior and structure…
Cells taken from patients at the time of diagnosis who later developed severe COVID-19 show…
Pandemic Disruptions Extend Into Sleep and Dreams The COVID-19 pandemic has strongly impacted our sleep…
A new study calculates the waste generated by N95 usage and suggests possible ways to…
Scientists have discovered that SARS-CoV-2 may infiltrate the brain by infecting pericytes around blood vessels,…
A study found no COVID-19 spread on buses with masking and ventilation, showing safe student…
UK scientists have found a SARS-related virus in bats that poses no current risk to…
The patient experienced facial palsy after each dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine. The case of…
New study examines vaccine acceptance and hesitancy in 10 low- and middle-income countries in Asia,…
Small UCSF study indicates vaccine safety for pregnant and lactating women. Messenger RNA vaccines against…
Mass testing in Italy shows lasting COVID-19 immunity and confirms that a few individuals drive…
Azithromycin Shows No Benefit for COVID-19 Symptoms A UC San Francisco study has found that…
COVID Job Loss Pushes Workers Away from Hospitality The psychological toll of losing a job…