A new 30-minute, saliva-based test detects COVID-19 with lab-level accuracy—no swabs or expert required. A…
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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.
COVID-19 vaccines save lives, reduce transmission, and offer our best path to a safe, post-pandemic…
The structural revelation could have implications as a therapeutic target in all SARS-CoV-2 variants. A…
Mobile Laboratory for Rapid Detection of SARS-CoV-2 for Africa The PCR test is the most…
A new Penn Medicine study shows how anti-androgen drugs disrupt key receptors required for viral…
AI trained on X-rays and patient data predicts severe COVID-19 outcomes with 80% accuracy. Trained…
Genetic variants in the ABO gene and others increase COVID-19 risk, revealing causal links and…
Letter From Scientists: Investigate the Origins of COVID-19 More investigation is needed to determine the…
Asymptomatic COVID-19 is common in kids, but minority children face greater hospitalization risk. The majority…
Dominant G-form Spike protein ‘puts its head up’ more frequently to latch on to receptors,…
Research, from Com-COV study comparing mixed dosing schedules of Pfizer / Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccines, shows increase…
COVID-19 can reduce frontal gray matter, impacting brain function and recovery. COVID-19 patients who receive…
Surpassed only by advanced age and organ transplant as a risk factor, large study shows…
MIT researchers have determined the virus’ protein-coding gene set and analyzed new mutations’ likelihood of…
A global study finds COVID-19 patients with neurological symptoms have a six-fold increased risk of…
Potential COVID-19 treatment pairs nanoparticles with immune system to search and destroy viruses. Researchers at…
Research Highlights: In a small study, 82% of the college athletes with COVID-19 had symptoms,…
Scientists at IST Austria show that little differences in behavior decide between success and complete…