Scientists have developed a technology for cost-effective surveillance of the global spread of new SARS-CoV-2…
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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.
Compares mutations to mortality in order to identify variants that should be monitored and contained.…
SARS-CoV-2 produces microRNAs that alter immune, respiratory, and vitamin D pathways in human cells. New…
Computer model recreates a willow tree and nearby crowd to provide new perspective on social…
New analysis reveals link between birthdays and COVID-19 spread during the height of the pandemic.…
Couples who blamed COVID-19 for their stress, not each other, reported stronger relationships. Relationships are…
Researchers at Osaka University develop a new highly sensitive test for the SARS-CoV-2 virus that…
The impact of super-spreader cities, highways, and intensive care availability in the early stages of…
A rare inflammatory condition known as MIS-A can occur in adults post-COVID-19. In rare cases,…
Most of the world’s high-security pathogen labs lack strict oversight for risky research. The COVID-19…
Intestinal microbes like Bifidobacteria could be key allies in the fight against COVID-19. Researchers from…
Patients with B.1.1.7 (Alpha variant/UK) and B.1.351 (Beta variant/South Africa) less likely to be asymptomatic,…
Research links increased screen time during the pandemic to higher anxiety and distress among young…
Scientists from Hokkaido University have discovered a novel defensive response to SARS-CoV-2 that involves the…
Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers say study findings suggest booster doses should be investigated for those…
Austin’s data-driven COVID-19 alert system prevented hospital overloads and minimized lockdowns. A staged alert system,…
COVID-19 Creates Ideal Conditions for a Superfungus Fully occupied intensive care units (ICUs). Physically and…
Fear and perceived health during lockdowns were better predicted by psychological factors than environmental ones,…