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Researchers Have Discovered How SARS-CoV-2 Is Mutating
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Researchers Have Discovered How SARS-CoV-2 Is Mutating
SARS-CoV-2 mutations, which cause new variants of the virus, are eluding the virus’s proofreader. New research shows why.
SARS-CoV-2 mutations, which cause new variants of the virus, are eluding the virus’s proofreader. New research shows why.
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FDA: One-Shot COVID-19 Vaccine Is Safe and Effective
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FDA: One-Shot COVID-19 Vaccine Is Safe and Effective
FDA experts confirm that Johnson and Johnson’s one-shot COVID-19 vaccine is safe and effective, putting it a step closer to authorization.
FDA experts confirm that Johnson and Johnson’s one-shot COVID-19 vaccine is safe and effective, putting it a step closer to authorization.
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World’s First COVID-19 Human Challenge Study Is a Go
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World’s First COVID-19 Human Challenge Study Is a Go
Researchers have gotten the green light to deliberately infect people with the coronavirus as part of the world’s first COVID-19 human challenge study.
Researchers have gotten the green light to deliberately infect people with the coronavirus as part of the world’s first COVID-19 human challenge study.
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The Hunt for a Universal Coronavirus Vaccine
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The Hunt for a Universal Coronavirus Vaccine
A universal coronavirus vaccine that protects against multiple coronaviruses could stop the next potential pandemic from ever starting.
A universal coronavirus vaccine that protects against multiple coronaviruses could stop the next potential pandemic from ever starting.
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Study: Strong Immunity Without Pfizer Vaccine’s Second Dose
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Study: Strong Immunity Without Pfizer Vaccine’s Second Dose
The Pfizer vaccine's second dose might not be as necessary as thought — and ultra-cold storage of the COVID-19 vaccine might not be necessary at all.
The Pfizer vaccine's second dose might not be as necessary as thought — and ultra-cold storage of the COVID-19 vaccine might not be necessary at all.
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Trees and Insects Helped Create Novavax’s COVID-19 Vaccine
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Trees and Insects Helped Create Novavax’s COVID-19 Vaccine
Novavax’s COVID-19 vaccine was nearly 90% effective in a U.K. trial — and the ingredients for the promising subunit vaccine came from insects and trees.
Novavax’s COVID-19 vaccine was nearly 90% effective in a U.K. trial — and the ingredients for the promising subunit vaccine came from insects and trees.
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Fauci Predicts Universal COVID-19 Vaccine Availability by April
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Fauci Predicts Universal COVID-19 Vaccine Availability by April
Anthony Fauci expects April will be “open season” for COVID-19 vaccines. Here’s why his prediction about COVID-19 vaccine availability appears accurate.
Anthony Fauci expects April will be “open season” for COVID-19 vaccines. Here’s why his prediction about COVID-19 vaccine availability appears accurate.
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Ask the Crowd: When Can I Get the COVID-19 Vaccine?
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Ask the Crowd: When Can I Get the COVID-19 Vaccine?
Volunteers are creating online tools powered by crowdsourced data to help people answer the question: where and when can I get the COVID-19 vaccine?
Volunteers are creating online tools powered by crowdsourced data to help people answer the question: where and when can I get the COVID-19 vaccine?
Virology
MIT's AI Predicts New Strains of HIV, Coronavirus
Virology
MIT's AI Predicts New Strains of HIV, Coronavirus
As coronavirus mutations pop up around the world, researchers at MIT are using language-recognizing AI to try and predict what could be next.
As coronavirus mutations pop up around the world, researchers at MIT are using language-recognizing AI to try and predict what could be next.
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Johnson and Johnson's Coronavirus Vaccine Is 66% Effective
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Johnson and Johnson's Coronavirus Vaccine Is 66% Effective
Data from phase 3 trials of Johnson and Johnson's coronavirus vaccine suggests the vaccine is ready to go to the FDA for approval.
Data from phase 3 trials of Johnson and Johnson's coronavirus vaccine suggests the vaccine is ready to go to the FDA for approval.
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Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Targets Mutant Strain
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Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Targets Mutant Strain
Moderna is trialing a COVID-19 vaccine booster designed to increase protection against a South African strain of the coronavirus.
Moderna is trialing a COVID-19 vaccine booster designed to increase protection against a South African strain of the coronavirus.
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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.
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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.
Pandemic Fashion
New Mask Design from Beats by Dre Designer
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Pandemic Fashion
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 trial.
The Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine appears to be 95% effective at preventing coronavirus infections, according to an early analysis of a Phase 3 trial.
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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.