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Key human proteins that power coronavirus replication point to new treatment strategies
Despite vaccines and treatments, SARS-CoV-2—the virus that causes COVID-19—continues to pose a global health threat, driven by new variants and its ability to hijack human cells in ways that still aren't fully understood. ...
Sep 5, 2025
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COVID-19 outbreak
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is the infectious disease caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)
A pneumonia of unknown cause detected in Wuhan, China was first reported to the World Health Organization Country Office in China on 31 December 2019 and recognised as a pandemic on 11 March 2020.
Reported illnesses have ranged from mild symptoms to severe illness and death for confirmed COVID-19 cases.
More information: WHO, CDC, global cases.
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Unused COVID-19 vaccines may have a second life in the development of new biosensors
During the COVID-19 pandemic, pharmaceutical companies produced unprecedented quantities of vaccines. This helped save millions of lives, but on the other hand, many vaccines remained unused, expired, and had to be thrown ...
Aug 12, 2025
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Wood industry byproduct lignin found effective against viruses and bacteria
Research from the Nanoscience Center of the University of Jyväskylä, Finland, has revealed that lignin, a polyphenol important for plant structure, has antimicrobial activity against viruses and bacteria. The results highlight ...
Aug 12, 2025
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Universal vaccine design pipeline could protect against emerging SARS-CoV-2 variants and more
Most vaccines are designed to provide immunity against just one pathogen. Vaccines for chicken pox (caused by varicella-zoster virus) were only developed to fight that one disease, for example.
Aug 8, 2025
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Young bats with multiple infections may drive new coronavirus strains in nature
New research by the University of Sydney offers important insights into how and when new coronavirus variants arise in bats.
Jul 21, 2025
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New COVID-19 vaccine candidate shows strong protection against multiple variants
A promising new COVID-19 vaccine candidate developed by researchers at the Centenary Institute and the University of Sydney has shown strong potential to protect against both current and emerging coronavirus variants. By ...
Jul 18, 2025
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Scientists develop rapid, cell-free platform for assembling Nipah virus vaccine prototypes
Researchers from Cornell and Northwestern universities have developed a rapid, cell-free method for building nanoparticle vaccines that mimic viruses at the molecular level, offering a powerful new tool for responding to ...
Jul 18, 2025
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Antibody mapping chip speeds up vaccine research by revealing hidden binding sites quickly
A new microchip invented by Scripps Research scientists can reveal how a person's antibodies interact with viruses—using just a drop of blood. The technology offers researchers faster, clearer insights that could help accelerate ...
Jul 11, 2025
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Tracking proteins that help the COVID-19 virus replicate
Scientists have identified dozens of human proteins that SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, depends on to replicate and spread, according to a recent study published in the journal PLOS Biology.
Jul 7, 2025
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With CDC in chaos, scientists and physicians piece together replacements for agency's lost work
The CDC is in chaos and some groups are starting to step in and take over work the agency was doing.
Aug 29, 2025
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Why COVID keeps roaring back every summer, even as pandemic fades
By many measures, coronavirus is a thing of the past.
Aug 28, 2025
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FDA approves updated COVID-19 shots with limits for some kids and adults
U.S. regulators approved updated COVID-19 shots Wednesday but limited their use for many Americans—and removed one of the two vaccines available for young children.
Aug 27, 2025
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COVID rising fast in California, fueled by new 'stratus' variant tied to omicron
COVID-19 is once again climbing to troubling levels in California—a worrying trend as health officials attempt to navigate a vaccine landscape thrown into uncertainty by delays and decisions from the Trump administration.
Aug 26, 2025
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Vaccine situation will be complicated this year, experts warn
The ongoing drama in Washington over changes to national vaccine policy has many people wondering just how difficult and expensive it will be to get flu and coronavirus shots this fall.
Aug 25, 2025
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Liquid crystal COVID-19 test could enable rapid, accurate at-home detection
How many times have you stared at a home COVID-19 test, waiting for the faint line that confirms an infection? Those home antigen tests often fail to detect a recent infection or one with no symptoms. A PCR test is more accurate, ...
Aug 20, 2025
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Got the sniffles? Here's what to know about summer colds and the COVID-19 variant called stratus
Summer heat, outdoor fun ... and cold and flu symptoms?
Aug 14, 2025
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Portable test detects infections from a single drop of blood in 15 minutes
Researchers at Arizona State University have developed a breakthrough diagnostic tool that could transform how quickly and reliably we detect illnesses like COVID-19, Ebola, AIDS or Lyme disease. The test uses just a single ...
Aug 13, 2025
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How many Kentuckians are opting out of childhood vaccines?
Fewer Kentucky kindergarten students have received the vaccines required to attend school, and data from the state's School Immunizations Survey shows religious objections are a growing reason why.
Aug 8, 2025
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COVID-19 mRNA vaccine targeting omicron JN.1 lineage safe
Vaccination with the updated COVID-19 mRNA vaccine containing the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 omicron JN.1 lineage was not associated with an increased risk for 29 adverse events, according to a study ...
Aug 6, 2025
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