Vaccine Trials Should Reflect America’s Diversity
Racial minorities and those with underlying health conditions may be at a greater risk from coronavirus infection, but have historically been less likely to be included in clinical trials
Experimental Blood Test Detects Cancer up to Four Years before Symptoms Appear
The assay looks for stomach, esophageal, colorectal, lung and liver malignancies
The Coronavirus Outbreak Could Make it Quicker and Easier to Trial Drugs
Remote clinical trials and other changes could permanently alter pharmaceutical development
Viral Learning Curve
Drug manufacturers are racing to create a protective measure against coronavirus without destroying the patient’s immune system
COVID-19 Is Forcing Us to Rethink Clinical Trials for Cancer Treatments
Participation rates were already low, but the pandemic threatens to drive them even lower
Vaccinations Have Sharply Declined Nationwide during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Rates of childhood immunization have fallen across the U.S., raising the risk of vaccine-preventable disease outbreaks
A Visual Guide to the SARS-CoV-2 Coronavirus
What scientists know about the inner workings of the pathogen that has infected the world
Hospitals Experiment with COVID-19 Treatments, Balancing Hope and Evidence
With little data on what works and what doesn’t, doctors trade tips and argue about risks
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
How the COVID-19 Pandemic Could End
Recent epidemics provide clues to ways the current crisis could stop
How to Transport Crucial Vaccines without Cooling
Unlike vials, flexible films could preserve medicines for long periods, with no refrigeration needed
Three Ways to Make Coronavirus Drugs in a Hurry
With no time to make treatments from scratch, researchers search for existing compounds that deflect harm