Life During a Pandemic

Meet some of the people featured in the July/August 2020 issue of The Scientist.

What we can and must do to make science more equitable.

Take a break from the bench to puzzle and peruse.

The coronavirus pandemic is exposing the underlying biological dangers of being a minority in the US.

Species that come up with new ways to find food may be more likely to survive in habitats disturbed by agriculture and other human activities.

While concern over SARS-CoV-2 in dogs and cats has captured attention, scientists have also been investigating whether pets can transmit multidrug-resistant bacteria to us.

An isotopic analysis of eggshell beads dating back more than 30,000 years indicates that they helped build networks that stretched for hundreds of kilometers.

Using pigs as human proxies, forensic entomologists reveal how bodies in vehicles decompose differently from those dumped outside.

Testing out combinations of antiviral proteins from llamas could help researchers create potent virus-neutralizing multimers.

Lactation boosts the quantity and quality of insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas, likely reducing a woman’s risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

A study suggests the potential for a noninvasive diagnostic that could detect tumors early and differentiate between disease types.

As male Drosophila grow old, selfish genetic elements that are abundant on the Y chromosome become more active, which appears to reduce longevity.

Through groundbreaking studies on dengue and efforts to build scientific infrastructure in Latin America, the University of California, Berkeley, professor has bridged research with its benefits to society.

The bioactive coating tethers restorative proteins to implanted tissues and fosters new growth, animal studies suggest.

The urgent need for tests and therapeutics has brought companies together and pushed researchers to work at breakneck speeds.

Our experience with COVID-19 has already shone a light on how (and how not) to address future outbreaks.

The medical scientist made important contributions to polio treatment and Australian environmental policy—despite substantial resistance.

The basic reproductive R0, along with the more malleable effective reproduction number Re, are centerpieces of most epidemiological models that are informing government responses to COVID-19.

People who show low social engagement over long periods of time often show reductions in cognitive function. Studies of the brain may provide clues about this correlation.

Cancer therapies could potentially be more effective if their development took into account the cells that give rise to tumor-fighting cells.

How llamas and superglue might lead to antiviral therapies

Breastfeeding reduces type 2 diabetes risk by boosting beta cells.