The novel coronavirus ‘hijacks’ our body’s cells by blocking certain genes that fight against infections, a new study suggests. Viruses, such as
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The Lancet: No evidence of benefit for chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine in COVID-19 patients
A large observational study suggests that treatment with the antimalarial drug chloroquine or its analogue hydroxychloroquine (taken with or without
When developing vaccines against COVID-19, ‘fast is slow, and slow is fast’
Bypassing clinical trials for a potential SARS-CoV-2 vaccine would be “catastrophic,” says Science Advances deputy editor Douglas Green in this Editorial. Instead,
AI tool gives doctors a new look at the lungs in treating COVID-19
Spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic, Princeton researchers have developed a diagnostic tool to analyze chest X-rays for patterns in diseased
New details regarding the immune response in COVID-19
The human immune system is reactive to more than just the viral protein on which researchers have focused to date.
Nutritional recommendations to boost the immune systems of frontline workers
Cristina Palacios—associate professor in the Department of Dietetics and Nutrition at the Robert Stempel College of Public Health & Social
Handwashing 6-10 times a day linked to lower infection risk
Moderate frequency handwashing six to ten times a day is linked to a lower risk of seasonal coronavirus infection, according
Study unveils many ways carcinogens trigger development of breast cancer
In the most comprehensive review to date of how breast cancer develops, scientists have created a detailed map that describes
Preventing ‘cytokine storm’ may ease severe COVID-19 symptoms
For some COVID-19 patients, the body’s immune response may be as destructive as the virus that causes the disease. The