The Coronavirus Outbreak

Infection with the pandemic-causing virus seems to trigger diabetes in some patients. Here are five plausible explanations as to why

The case history of a U.K. man in his 70s shows how selective “pressures” bring about viral mutations

False beliefs, similar to those seen in Alzheimer’s patients, may result from a lack of science literacy

A Nature survey shows many scientists expect the virus that causes COVID-19 to become endemic, but it could pose less danger over time

If we’re lucky, mutations will make SARS-CoV-2 less lethal, as happened with the 1918 flu—but there’s no guarantee of that

Scientific American talked to scientists about everything from what efficacy means to protection against the new coronavirus variants

An analysis of incomplete data shows they had a death rate higher than that of loggers and may have rivaled fishers for the most perilous profession

Vaccine makers are designing follow-up shots based on new mutations to keep the disease at bay

As more coronavirus vaccines are rolled out, researchers are learning about the extent and nature of side effects

It will require the federal government to use a scientific, data-driven system for identifying those most in need

Pandemic highlights for the week

The good news is that parents can take action to compensate