Why SARS-CoV-2 Variant Has Gained an Edge Over the Original
Researchers demonstrate in both the laboratory and in animal models why the D614G variant was able to gain the upper hand over the original SARS-CoV-2 virus
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Three Ways to Improve COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Methods
A research team suggests three ways to more fairly and effectively distribute the vaccine so that people in poor countries get the vaccine as soon as possible
Mutant Spike Proteins & Antigens for SARS-CoV-2 Variant Research
These reagents can be used by researchers to evaluate the efficacy of the antibodies and identify targets for development of improved therapeutic drugs and vaccines
Tracking COVID-19 Virus Mutations across the World
A tracker for the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19 is expected to help researchers and policymakers understand the evolution of the virus's mutations
COVID Risk Communication Targeting Younger Adults May Have Biggest Impact
Recent study shows that—broadly speaking—the older you are, the higher your level of concern about COVID-19 and the more steps you take to reduce the risk
Lower Daily Temperatures Lead to Higher Transmission of COVID-19
Researchers analyzed daily low temperatures and infection rates in 50 Northern Hemisphere countries to quantify their effect on SARS-CoV-2 transmission
Study: Rich Nations See COVID-19 Virus Rates Fall Quicker
Research finds countries' economic performance directly related to number of cases
Making Good Decisions About COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic isn't just a challenge for medicine, it's a challenge for decision making of all types
Restoring Trust in Government Can Help Limit Crises like COVID-19
Research finds that after sustained, positive experience with government, people increasingly cooperated with government outreach, in this case a COVID-19 task force