COVID-19 Testing Lab Shows How Colleges Can Reopen Safely
More than 100 colleges in the Northeast have partnered with the Broad Institute of M.I.T. and Harvard to test their students and staff
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Nine COVID-19 Myths That Just Won’t Go Away
From a human-made virus to vaccine conspiracy theories, we rounded up the most persistent false claims about the pandemic
Smoking or Vaping May Increase the Risk of a Severe Coronavirus Infection
Though few studies have investigated the connection specifically, cigarette smoke and vaping aerosol are linked to lung inflammation and lowered immune function
Elon Musk’s Pig-Brain Implant Is Still a Long Way from ‘Solving Paralysis’
His start-up Neuralink is not the first to develop a wireless brain implant. But the considerable resources behind the effort could help commercialize the technology faster
Common Steroid Could Be Cheap and Effective Treatment for Severe COVID-19
The results of a trial that found dexamethasone reduced the risk of death in extremely ill coronavirus patients have yet to be published, but some doctors are already embracing them
COVID-19 Spit Tests Used by NBA Are Now Authorized by FDA
A new saliva-based diagnostic does not require a “brain-tickling” swab, and it can be used with a range of chemical reagents
Concerns about Waning COVID-19 Immunity Are Likely Overblown
The decline seen in some studies is normal, experts say. But scientists must wait to see whether infection confers long-term protection
How Coronavirus Spreads through the Air: What We Know So Far
The virus that causes COVID-19 can persist in aerosol form, some studies suggest. But the potential for transmission depends on many factors, including infectiousness, dose and ventilation...
How to Evaluate Coronavirus Risks from Black Lives Matter Protests
Large crowds, tear gas and jail cells could contribute to transmission of the virus. But it would not be easy to separate that danger from the risks of states reopening businesses and workplaces...
Early Coronavirus Immunity Data Fuel Promise for a Vaccine
Researchers found COVID-19 infection produces a strong T cell response. Here’s why they say that is good news
A Harder Look at Alzheimer’s Causes and Treatments
Amyloid, the leading target for dementia therapy, faces skepticism after drug failures
Machine That Keeps Livers Alive for a Week Can Repair Damaged Organs
A new device could ultimately increase the number of usable livers for transplants and could perhaps preserve other types of organs
At-Home Coronavirus-Sample-Collection Kits Aren’t Perfect but Could Help Fill Testing Gap
LabCorp’s Pixel kits rely on self-swabbing and mailing samples, and they have yet to be scaled up for widespread use
How Blood Sugar Can Trigger a Deadly Immune Response in the Flu and Possibly COVID-19
Glucose metabolism plays a key role in the cytokine storm seen in influenza, and the link could have potential implications for novel coronavirus infections
Here’s What We Know about the Most Touted Drugs Tested for COVID-19
Numerous contenders—from a controversial malaria medication to treatments that regulate the immune system—are now in clinical trials
When Can We Lift the Coronavirus Pandemic Restrictions? Not Before Taking These Steps
Johns Hopkins health security expert Tom Inglesby discusses the need for widespread testing, protective equipment and face coverings
Map Reveals Hidden U.S. Hotspots of Coronavirus Infection
By adjusting for population, researchers have identified rural areas in several states that could be disproportionally affected by COVID-19
A Promising Antiviral Is Being Tested for the Coronavirus—but Results Are Not Yet Out
The drug remdesivir is effective against many other viruses, and some experts are optimistic that it—or similar compounds—may work for the pathogen responsible for COVID-19
What Coronavirus Emergency Measures Could U.S. Communities Take?
Health security expert Caitlin Rivers talks about what schools, businesses and individuals can do to minimize the impact
Will the New Coronavirus Keep Spreading or Not? You Have to Know One Little Number
Whenever there’s a new outbreak, scientists rush to calculate a number called R0, or R-naught
