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Kristin Houser

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Kristin Houser is a staff writer at Freethink, where she covers science and tech. Her written work has appeared in Business Insider, NBC News, and the World Economic Forum’s Agenda, among other publications, and Stephen Colbert once talked about a piece on The Late Show, to her delight.

Prior to joining Freethink, Kristin was a staff writer for Futurism and wrote several animated and live action web series.

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Scientists analyze sewage to track coronavirus infections

Scientists are attempting to track coronavirus infections by analyzing sewage for signs of the virus’ genetic material.

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Plasma from coronavirus survivors helps sick patients recover

Two studies in China found that plasma from coronavirus survivors helps patients with severe cases of COVID-19 recover within days of treatment.

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Contact-tracing apps could help end coronavirus lockdown

A new University of Oxford study found that contact-tracing apps could help bring the coronavirus pandemic to an end without violating citizens' rights.

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Bill Gates is spending billions to produce 7 coronavirus vaccines

The Gates Foundation is building factories to manufacture seven promising coronavirus vaccines to prepare for mass production if any prove effective.

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Group coronavirus testing helps make most of limited kits

Researchers across the globe are testing the efficacy of group coronavirus testing — using one kit for multiple patients — with promising results.

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New tool seeks to protect those reusing coronavirus masks

A group of researchers launched a website that teaches healthcare workers everything they need to know about reusing coronavirus masks as safely as possible.

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Big tobacco announces "breakthrough" in plant-based coronavirus vaccine

A plant-based coronavirus vaccine developed by a subsidiary of British American Tobacco is now undergoing pre-clinical testing.

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A promising vaccine candidate, new mutual-aid networks, and more COVID-19 updates

In our weekly news roundup, we take you inside the fight against COVID-19 to explore the solutions on the frontlines of an unprecedented global response.

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New coronavirus vaccine candidate creates antibodies in mice

A new coronavirus vaccine candidate that delivers inoculation via a microneedle patch has shown promise in a peer-reviewed mouse study.

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Silicon Valley fixes broken ventilators for coronavirus patients

Silicon Valley-based Bloom Energy has refurbished hundreds of ventilators for coronavirus patients in just a few weeks — and it shows no signs of slowing down.

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