COVID-19

Coronavirus could infect embryos as early as during the second week of pregnancy

COVID-19 could affect the ability of the embryo to properly implant into the womb.

Americans social media habits changing with rising national tensions

It's important to recognize how it may affect you.

A single-shot vaccine for COVID-19

Some human testing begun, with phase 3 trials possible as soon as September.

Improving the speed of gold-standard COVID-19 diagnostic test

A protocol for direct rapid extraction-free PCR detection of SARS-CoV-2.

Face coverings do not lead to a false sense of security

It is unlikely to increase the risk of infection.

The study identifies 21 existing drugs that could treat COVID-19

Multiple drugs improve the activity of remdesivir, a current standard-of-care treatment for COVID-19.

Predictive touch: A no-touch touchscreen technology

AI-based ‘no-touch touchscreen’ could reduce risk of pathogen spread from surfaces.

Oxford coronavirus vaccine induces strong immune responses

A safe, effective and accessible vaccine against coronavirus.

Scientists uncover SARS-CoV-2-specific T cell immunity in recovered COVID-19 and SARS patients

Singapore scientists uncover SARS-CoV-2-specific T cell immunity in recovered COVID-19 and SARS patients, and in uninfected individuals.

Researchers develop novel COVID-19 swabs to address global and local shortage

More than 40 million of the new NUS-designed, clinically-tested nasopharyngeal swabs are being produced in Singapore.

1 in 3 young adults may face severe COVID-19

Smoking habits trump asthma, obesity in risk factors for an otherwise healthy population.

Remdesivir shows early promise in the fight against COVID-19

Remdesivir potently inhibited SARS-CoV-2, the virus which causes COVID-19.

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