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Vaccines and Recovery Both Provide Strong COVID-19 Immunity
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Vaccines and Recovery Both Provide Strong COVID-19 Immunity
Natural COVID-19 immunity — the kind coronavirus survivors have — is about as robust as the immunity prompted by vaccines.
Natural COVID-19 immunity — the kind coronavirus survivors have — is about as robust as the immunity prompted by vaccines.
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Moderna Is Developing an mRNA Vaccine for HIV
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Moderna Is Developing an mRNA Vaccine for HIV
Moderna is using the same technology behind its COVID-19 vaccine to develop an mRNA vaccine for HIV.
Moderna is using the same technology behind its COVID-19 vaccine to develop an mRNA vaccine for HIV.
The Future Explored
Beyond COVID: mRNA Vaccines May Treat Cancer and More
The Future Explored
Beyond COVID: mRNA Vaccines May Treat Cancer and More
The technology used to make the COVID-19 vaccine could be used to treat other diseases too.
The technology used to make the COVID-19 vaccine could be used to treat other diseases too.
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New Mask Design from Beats by Dre Designer
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New Mask Design from Beats by Dre Designer
The designer of the original Beats by Dre headphones is working on a next-generation face mask that combines fashion and functionality.
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The designer of the original Beats by Dre headphones is working on a next-generation face mask that combines fashion and functionality.
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Should We Delay the Second Doses of COVID-19 Vaccines?
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Should We Delay the Second Doses of COVID-19 Vaccines?
As vaccination campaigns begin, researchers are divided over whether the two-dose strategy should be delayed to get more people’s first dose done quicker.
As vaccination campaigns begin, researchers are divided over whether the two-dose strategy should be delayed to get more people’s first dose done quicker.
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Smart Vaccine Device Could Speed Up Development Process
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Smart Vaccine Device Could Speed Up Development Process
An in-development smart vaccine device uses a microneedle patch to both deliver a vaccine and measure the immune response it generates.
An in-development smart vaccine device uses a microneedle patch to both deliver a vaccine and measure the immune response it generates.
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New COVID-19 Treatment Uses Stem Cells
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New COVID-19 Treatment Uses Stem Cells
Umbilical cord stem cells may provide life-saving care for people with a serious case of coronavirus.
Umbilical cord stem cells may provide life-saving care for people with a serious case of coronavirus.
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The New Coronavirus Mutation: What We Know & What We Need to Figure Out
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The New Coronavirus Mutation: What We Know & What We Need to Figure Out
A new coronavirus mutation is spreading quickly in the U.K. Here’s what we know about the coronavirus strain and what we need to figure out.
A new coronavirus mutation is spreading quickly in the U.K. Here’s what we know about the coronavirus strain and what we need to figure out.
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Tobacco-Based COVID-19 Vaccine Moves to Human Trials
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Tobacco-Based COVID-19 Vaccine Moves to Human Trials
British American Tobacco has FDA approval to begin human trials on a tobacco-based COVID-19 vaccine that could potentially be stored at room temperature.
British American Tobacco has FDA approval to begin human trials on a tobacco-based COVID-19 vaccine that could potentially be stored at room temperature.
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Your Questions About the Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Answered
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Your Questions About the Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Answered
If you have questions about the COVID-19 vaccine approved for use in the U.S., this is your place to find answers.
If you have questions about the COVID-19 vaccine approved for use in the U.S., this is your place to find answers.
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FDA Authorizes First Over-the-Counter COVID-19 Test
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FDA Authorizes First Over-the-Counter COVID-19 Test
The FDA has authorized the first over-the-counter COVID-19 test for home use, but buyers still have to send their samples to a lab for processing.
The FDA has authorized the first over-the-counter COVID-19 test for home use, but buyers still have to send their samples to a lab for processing.
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The Quest for a “Warm” COVID-19 Vaccine
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The Quest for a “Warm” COVID-19 Vaccine
Developers are on the hunt for a warm COVID-19 vaccine, one that could be distributed in places where a reliable cold chain isn’t available.
Developers are on the hunt for a warm COVID-19 vaccine, one that could be distributed in places where a reliable cold chain isn’t available.
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Congo Just Used Vaccines to Beat Ebola. What They Learned Could Stop COVID, Too.
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Congo Just Used Vaccines to Beat Ebola. What They Learned Could Stop COVID, Too.
Congo’s recent success delivering frigid Ebola vaccines to remote areas may provide invaluable experience for a COVID-19 vaccine cold chain.
Congo’s recent success delivering frigid Ebola vaccines to remote areas may provide invaluable experience for a COVID-19 vaccine cold chain.
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The Hep C Cure May Also Fight COVID-19
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The Hep C Cure May Also Fight COVID-19
SARS-CoV-2 uses a number of key proteins to infect us, including its main protease. New research has found hepatitis C drugs can bind this protein.
SARS-CoV-2 uses a number of key proteins to infect us, including its main protease. New research has found hepatitis C drugs can bind this protein.
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When Will We Have a COVID-19 Vaccine?
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When Will We Have a COVID-19 Vaccine?
Several developers have reported incredible coronavirus vaccine progress, so when will we have a COVID-19 vaccine ready for distribution?
Several developers have reported incredible coronavirus vaccine progress, so when will we have a COVID-19 vaccine ready for distribution?
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Oxford Says Its COVID-19 Vaccine Is Up to 90% Effective
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Oxford Says Its COVID-19 Vaccine Is Up to 90% Effective
The University of Oxford's COVID-19 vaccine was up to 90% effective in a phase 3 trial and could be easier to distribute than other coronavirus vaccines.
The University of Oxford's COVID-19 vaccine was up to 90% effective in a phase 3 trial and could be easier to distribute than other coronavirus vaccines.
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How Long Will Coronavirus Immunity Last?
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How Long Will Coronavirus Immunity Last?
Coronavirus immunity might last for years, according to a new study that measured the levels of virus-fighting immune cells in COVID-19 survivors.
Coronavirus immunity might last for years, according to a new study that measured the levels of virus-fighting immune cells in COVID-19 survivors.
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FDA Authorizes First At-Home COVID-19 Test
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FDA Authorizes First At-Home COVID-19 Test
The FDA has authorized an at-home COVID-19 test that delivers results in 30 minutes, but you can’t get it without a prescription.
The FDA has authorized an at-home COVID-19 test that delivers results in 30 minutes, but you can’t get it without a prescription.
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Trial Suggests Moderna’s Coronavirus Vaccine Is 95% Effective
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Trial Suggests Moderna’s Coronavirus Vaccine Is 95% Effective
Another win for mRNA vaccines: Moderna’s coronavirus vaccine appears to be 94.5% effective at preventing COVID-19, according to initial trial data.
Another win for mRNA vaccines: Moderna’s coronavirus vaccine appears to be 94.5% effective at preventing COVID-19, according to initial trial data.
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Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Appears 95% Effective (Updated)
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Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Appears 95% Effective (Updated)
The Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine appears to be 95% effective at preventing coronavirus infections, according to an early analysis of a Phase 3 trail.
The Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine appears to be 95% effective at preventing coronavirus infections, according to an early analysis of a Phase 3 trail.
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“Autoantibodies” May Be Causing COVID-19 Blood Clots
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“Autoantibodies” May Be Causing COVID-19 Blood Clots
COVID-19 blood clots may be caused by autoantibodies, which attack the body’s own tissues and organs instead of intruders.
COVID-19 blood clots may be caused by autoantibodies, which attack the body’s own tissues and organs instead of intruders.
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What’s Going to Happen with COVID-19 This Winter?
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What’s Going to Happen with COVID-19 This Winter?
There may be an increase in cases of COVID-19 this winter as people move indoors, but there are actions we can take to prevent it.
There may be an increase in cases of COVID-19 this winter as people move indoors, but there are actions we can take to prevent it.
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German Concert Experiment Suggests Large Indoor Events Can Be Safe
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German Concert Experiment Suggests Large Indoor Events Can Be Safe
A German concert study has found that hygiene standards, mandatory masks, and ventilation may allow for indoor events.
A German concert study has found that hygiene standards, mandatory masks, and ventilation may allow for indoor events.
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Cough-Analyzing AI Detects Asymptomatic COVID-19 Infections
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Cough-Analyzing AI Detects Asymptomatic COVID-19 Infections
MIT has developed an AI that can detect asymptomatic COVID-19 infections from the sound of a person’s forced-cough with incredible accuracy.
MIT has developed an AI that can detect asymptomatic COVID-19 infections from the sound of a person’s forced-cough with incredible accuracy.
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How To Safely Celebrate Halloween During COVID-19
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How To Safely Celebrate Halloween During COVID-19
People celebrated Halloween during the 1918 flu pandemic and you can still celebrate Halloween during COVID-19 — just maybe not the way you usually do.
People celebrated Halloween during the 1918 flu pandemic and you can still celebrate Halloween during COVID-19 — just maybe not the way you usually do.
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Can Flu Vaccines Prevent COVID-19?
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Can Flu Vaccines Prevent COVID-19?
Researchers suspect that flu shots could prevent coronavirus infections, giving people yet another reason to get vaccinated.
Researchers suspect that flu shots could prevent coronavirus infections, giving people yet another reason to get vaccinated.
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A Pandemic Surveillance System for the Planet
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A Pandemic Surveillance System for the Planet
COVID-19 won’t be the last virus to threaten the global population, but new disease surveillance tech could catch the next outbreak before it even starts.
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COVID-19 won’t be the last virus to threaten the global population, but new disease surveillance tech could catch the next outbreak before it even starts.
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U.K. to Launch First Human Challenge Trial for COVID-19
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U.K. to Launch First Human Challenge Trial for COVID-19
The U.K. is funding a $44 million human challenge trial for COVID-19 during which healthy volunteers will be deliberately exposed to the coronavirus.
The U.K. is funding a $44 million human challenge trial for COVID-19 during which healthy volunteers will be deliberately exposed to the coronavirus.
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Patients Report Sudden Hearing Loss From COVID-19
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Patients Report Sudden Hearing Loss From COVID-19
Patients are experiencing sudden hearing loss from COVID-19, but if caught early enough, doctors can prevent the problem from becoming permanent.
Patients are experiencing sudden hearing loss from COVID-19, but if caught early enough, doctors can prevent the problem from becoming permanent.
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The Coronavirus Can Survive on Surfaces for 28 Days
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The Coronavirus Can Survive on Surfaces for 28 Days
The coronavirus can survive on surfaces, including money, for up to 28 days. But does that change what you need to do to avoid catching COVID-19?
The coronavirus can survive on surfaces, including money, for up to 28 days. But does that change what you need to do to avoid catching COVID-19?
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Ghost Kitchens Are Saving Restaurants During the Pandemic
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Ghost Kitchens Are Saving Restaurants During the Pandemic
Ghost kitchens are thriving during the pandemic, as more restaurants rely on online delivery orders for their income.
Ghost kitchens are thriving during the pandemic, as more restaurants rely on online delivery orders for their income.
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Post-COVID-19 Clinics Offer Hope to Coronavirus Survivors
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Post-COVID-19 Clinics Offer Hope to Coronavirus Survivors
Post-COVID-19 clinics are helping coronavirus survivors cope with lingering symptoms while helping researchers better understand the disease.
Post-COVID-19 clinics are helping coronavirus survivors cope with lingering symptoms while helping researchers better understand the disease.
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Comparing COVID-19 Vaccines Just Got Way Easier
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Comparing COVID-19 Vaccines Just Got Way Easier
A newly formed network of labs will make it easier to compare COVID-19 vaccines by testing them all in exactly the same way, using the exact same supplies.
A newly formed network of labs will make it easier to compare COVID-19 vaccines by testing them all in exactly the same way, using the exact same supplies.