COVID-19
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. The virus can spread from an infected person’s mouth or nose in small liquid particles when they cough, sneeze, speak or breathe. Symptoms of COVID‑19 are variable but often include fever, cough, headache, fatigue, breathing difficulties, loss of smell, and loss of taste.
Electric cooker: an easy, efficient way to sanitize N95 masks
This could enable wearers to safely reuse limited supplies of the respirators.
New synthetic peptide that can make multidrug-resistant bacteria sensitive
Hope for the prospect of a combination treatment strategy to tackle certain antibiotic-tolerant infections.
Boosting immunity could be a potential treatment strategy for COVID-19
Scientists find weakened, rather than hyperactive, immunity in response to the virus.
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.