Single-cell analysis of autopsy samples from COVID-19 patients shows how the lungs repeatedly tried, and failed, to repair themselves. Scientists from several hospitals and research…
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This image shows specialized lung cells (resembling a beaded necklace) that may mount a cytokine storm in response to some viral infections. Credit: UC San…
The SARS-CoV-2 virus inserts itself into the membrane of a host human cell using a small part of its spike protein (yellow), called a fusion…
Governments have pushed for the closing of so-called “wet markets” around the world, but this is not an effective policy solution, according to Princeton University…
The virus that causes COVID-19 can infect and replicate in human kidney cells, but this does not typically lead to cell death. Kidney cells that…
Foreseen drop in 2020 sales-related e-waste: 4.9 million metric tons or ~6.4%; Pandemic intensified digital divide between high, middle and low income countries. In the…
Researchers studying how we make moral judgments found that people more concerned about catching COVID-19 were more disapproving of the wrong-doings of others, whatever they…
Dr. Katalin Karikó is the recipient of the 2022 Vilcek Prize for Excellence in Biotechnology recognizing her scientific contributions that directly led to the development…
A plant-based diet is associated with 73% lower odds of moderate to severe COVID-19. Associated with 73% and 59% lower odds, respectively, of moderate to…
With adherence to masking and distancing, cases introduced into a school unlikely to lead to community transmission. A modeling study found that with controlled community…
Carolina clinical trial tests effectiveness of mouthwash to kill coronavirus. UNC-Chapel Hill Adams School of Dentistry clinical trial will answer critical questions about potential of…
‘The Aging-US authors developed over 800 new C. sativa cultivars and hypothesized that high-CBD C. sativa extracts may be used to down-regulate ACE2 expression in…
Discovery of unique virus traits offer possible explanations as to why older adults and people with diabetes or heart disease can have more severe responses…
Levels of antibodies in the blood of vaccinated people that are able to recognize and fight the new SARS-CoV-2 Delta variant first discovered in India…
While the focus has been largely on vaccines, you might have also heard Pfizer is trialing a pill to treat COVID-19. It almost sounds too good…
Scientists look to untangle the mysteries of antibodies specific to SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, in search of better tests and possible cures. Credit:…
A new study from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis suggests that, among men, low testosterone levels in the blood are linked to…
Gene protection for COVID-19 identified. The first evidence of a genetic link explaining why some people who catch Covid-19 don’t become sick has been discovered.…
Neurological and psychiatric symptoms such as fatigue and depression are common among people with Covid-19 and may be just as likely in people with mild…
A team of researchers led by the University of Cambridge and University of Utrecht examined trends in daily crime counts before and after COVID-19 restrictions…