Several studies have indicated that SARS-CoV-2 might be spread through air, but not all experts are convinced.

Researchers report that dogs, pigs, chickens, and ducks did not easily become infected.

There is little evidence that antihypertensive drugs worsen COVID-19, and scientists are instead exploring the idea that such medications—or their downstream effects—may actually alleviate symptoms.

A combination of videography, machine learning, and brain imaging has identified facial expressions and neural activity patterns in mice that are associated with their emotions.

The government is assisting Johnson & Johnson and Moderna with expediting clinical testing while at the same time prepping for large-scale manufacturing.

The South African scientist fought for women’s access to healthcare in disadvantaged communities.

A large-scale shortage of respirators and face shields threatens progress in some labs that are currently trying to ramp up their studies of SARS-CoV-2.

The host transcriptional signature elicited by the coronavirus appears to be less robust and lacks the induction of key antiviral genes.

The technology, tested out on patients with epilepsy who already had electrodes implanted in their brains, is currently limited to 30–50 sentences.