Future coronavirus vaccines may harness nanoparticles
A nanoparticle-based COVID-19 vaccine may be cheap, safe, and effective. Preclinical study suggests that a single dose of a nanoparticle-based
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How has the pandemic influenced our relationship with nature?
One of the first published studies to examine how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted people’s relationship with nature finds that
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Hopeful COVID-19 research: Promising results for prevention, treatment
At almost 7 months into the COVID-19 pandemic, what reasons for (cautious) optimism does recent research offer us when it
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Long COVID: Specialists lay groundwork for diagnosis and management
People all around the world have been recounting their experiences with “long COVID” — a state of illness that lasts
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Antibody cocktail shows promise in fight against the novel coronavirus
Blood from a couple who contracted SARS-CoV-2 in Wuhan, China, early in the outbreak has yielded potent antibodies that have
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Widespread face mask use can control COVID-19 outbreak, study suggests
According to a new modeling study, if enough people wore face masks, even homemade coverings, it would slow the transmission
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COVID-19: How does it affect women’s sexual and reproductive health?
In a previous Special Feature, we covered the role of biological sex differences in the spread of the new coronavirus.
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Protective masks can be effectively disinfected at home, study finds
Researchers conclude that homemade masks and some medical masks can withstand simple disinfection without significantly reducing their effectiveness. Stay informed
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COVID-19: TB vaccine to be trialed in healthcare staff
Currently, there are no drugs that can prevent COVID-19, and there is no vaccine. As the virus traverses the globe,
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COVID-19: 'Digestive symptoms are common'
New research into data from more than 200 people who received medical care for COVID-19 reveals that almost half of
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