Scientists Identify Hundreds of Drug Candidates to Treat COVID-19
UC Riverside researchers used a powerful machine-learning approach to screen millions of chemicals to find suitable candidates
Viruses
Could Mouthwashes Reduce Coronavirus Transmission Risk?
Cell culture experiments show that commercially available preparations have an effect on SARS-CoV-2 viruses
Fast-Tracking Drug Treatments for Viral Infections and Cancer
Using a new process, scientists can create new nucleoside analogs months earlier than with the previous method, paving the way for quicker drug discoveries
A Titanate Nanowire Mask That Can Eliminate Pathogens
EPFL researchers have developed a filter "paper" made from titanium oxide nanowires which is capable of trapping pathogens and destroying them with light
New Approach to Airborne Disinfection Uses Food-Coloring Dyes
The method can be applied to the entire body and rooms for sterilization purposes and lowering the risk of infection
Study Suggests Embryos Could Be Susceptible to Coronavirus
Questions concerning the potential effects on fetal health and successful pregnancy for those infected with SARS-CoV-2 remain largely unanswered
Study: Fighting a Pandemic Is 500 Times More Expensive Than Preventing One
BU biologist and peers find investing in wildlife monitoring and deforestation could prevent costly pandemics
Phase 3 Clinical Trial of Possible COVID-19 Vaccine Begins
Multi-site trial to test candidate developed by Moderna and NIH
Do Face Coverings Lead to a False Sense of Security?
Research so far suggests that wearing face masks to protect against COVID-19 does not lead wearers to engage in riskier behavior
Testing How Well Narrow Wavebands of UV Light Kill Germs
NIST researchers describe unique system for testing how well narrow wavebands of UV light kill germs