This finding could improve COVID-19 antiviral treatment
The only antiviral drug currently used to treat SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus that causes COVID-19, is remdesivir, but administering it is invasive and challenging.
In a...
COVID-19 virus can stay in your middle ears
In a new study, researchers have confirmed that SARS-CoV-2, the novel coronavirus behind the current COVID-19 pandemic, can colonize the middle ear and mastoid...
Scientists still don’t have all the answers about COVID-19
Seven months into the pandemic, U.S. government officials and scientists still disagree over basic safety guidance on the coronavirus.
People are still disregarding key public...
Scientists develop new blood test for COVID-19
In a new study, researchers have developed a convenient, low-cost blood test for COVID-19.
The research was conducted by scientists at Cardiff University and elsewhere.
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This stuff in our immune system can help kill COVID-19 virus
In a new study, researchers found a protein produced by the human immune system can strongly inhibit corona viruses, including SARS-Cov-2, the pathogen causing...
Face masks can save lives and help safely reopen communities
Despite all the political controversy about whether masks should be required or not, the science is clear: Face coverings tamp down the spread of...
New COVID-19 vaccine shows promise in protecting upper and lower airways
In a new study, researchers found that two doses of an experimental vaccine to prevent COVID-19 induced robust immune responses and rapidly controlled the...
Heart injury seen in many people in early recovery from COVID-19
In a new study, researchers found many patients recently recovered from COVID-19 infection have signs of heart injury.
The research was conducted by a team...
Even milder COVID-19 can cause prolonged illness
In a new study, researchers found that even among persons with milder outpatient illness, COVID-19 can result in a prolonged illness.
The research was conducted...
This study shows new treatment for severe dry eye disease
Sjögren’s Syndrome causes a patient’s white blood cells to attack the body’s tear and saliva glands, causing severe dry eyes and mouth.
The dry and...