By blocking human enzyme cathepsin L, chemical inhibitor K777 reduces coronavirus’ ability to infect cell…
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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.
Cardiometabolic diseases including heart disease, obesity, hypertension, and type 2 diabetes, are at the crest…
Researchers urge a closer examination of sunlight’s efficacy in inactivating the SARS-CoV-2 virus. A year…
Treatment Reduces Lung Damage and Results in Mild Symptoms in a Preclinical Study A novel…
New research finds that severe COVID-19 is fueled by lung-centered cytokine activity, especially CCL2 and…
Black Americans experienced highest per capita excess death rates, while regional surges contributed to higher…
The field test, called NIRVANA, can simultaneously detect and sequence SARS-CoV-2, influenza and other viruses.…
B117 Spread in U.S. Months Before Detection A highly contagious SARS-CoV-2 variant was unknowingly spreading…
Study involved health care personnel, first responders, and essential workers in six states. A new…
Even vaccinated, you can still spread COVID-19. Stay cautious until cases drop and herd immunity…
Single-cell lung maps reveal COVID-19’s distinct pathology and clinical potential. A team led by investigators…
Empowering People Leads to Better COVID-19 Compliance Making people fear the coronavirus may motivate us…
University of Chicago Medicine’s Emily Landon discusses herd immunity, possible return to pre-pandemic lifestyle. As…
Data from first six months of pandemic shows racial and economic disparities by zip code…
SATiN Enables Fast, Accurate, and Low-Cost COVID-19 Antibody Testing Igor Stagljar made his career building…
Corning executive Mark Kurz SM ’95 leads a team producing vials for vaccine distribution. Some…
People who took low-dose aspirin had fewer COVID infections and recovered faster. Aspirin is an…
There are no drugs that can cure people who are infected. But researchers at SDU…