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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.
We Need Global “Maximum Suppression” At the end of 2020, there was a strong hope…
People who have recovered from COVID-19, especially those with pre-existing cardiovascular conditions, may be at…
Phenotypes I, II, and III show distinct characteristics and show adverse, normal, and favorable clinical…
MIT researchers have developed a publicly available model based on physics and data from past…
Two Studies Support Key Role for Immune System in Shaping SARS-CoV-2 Evolution Two studies published…
KAIST’s new centrifugal multispinning technology enables fast, scalable production of polymer nanofibers, making it possible…
Research pinpoints interferon stimulating genes that control SARS-CoV-2 replication. Scientists at Sanford Burnham Prebys have…
Two new studies published in Blood suggest that the mRNA COVID-19 vaccine may have reduced…
New research shows that the unique triangular shape of SARS-CoV-2’s spikes reduces rotational diffusivity, helping…
Approximately one-fourth of ARDS patients have disease features that put them at increased risk of…
The Army’s vaccine has potential to offer broad protection from SARS-CoV-2, and may be adapted…
Trust in the CDC fell significantly during 2020, especially among non-Biden supporters, while trust in…
An observational study of patients in London hospitals suggests that the B.1.1.7. variant is not…
Human genetic analysis points to IFNAR2 and ACE2 as key COVID-19 drug targets, supporting trials…
Increasing breathlessness and claustrophobia reported at higher exercise intensities. A cloth face covering reduces exercise…
Almost 50% of MIS-C cases in children showed neurologic symptoms, such as encephalopathy and hallucinations,…
The majority of parents feel informed and confident about pandemic protocols as kids resume sports…