HIV: Clinical trial brings vaccine one step closer
A phase 1 clinical trial confirms that the first stage of a novel approach to vaccination is safe and could, …
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Statin users 50% less likely to die from severe COVID-19
A new study suggests that taking statins may help reduce the risk of dying from severe COVID-19. In the study, …
Study finds new evidence of SARS-CoV-2 damaging brain blood vessels
Scientists have found no trace of SARS-CoV-2 in the brains of people with the infection. However, they have observed blood …
COVID-19: Who is immune without having an infection?
Scientists have discovered antibodies that react to the new coronavirus in blood samples donated prior to the start of the …
10 new COVID-19 myths: Expert opinion
In this Special Feature, we asked our resident experts to chip away at some of the latest rumors, myths, and …
COVID-19: What is the evidence to support a role for vitamin D?
Studies investigating the role of vitamin D in preventing or treating COVID-19 have drawn conflicting conclusions. But should a lack …
Rare individuals can 'block and lock' HIV in their chromosomes
A study has revealed how an unusual and rare group of people known as “elite controllers” prevent HIV from replicating …
New antivirals kill SARS-CoV-2
A study has found that newly engineered antiviral compounds can neutralize SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, in human airway …
Microbiome may mediate link between climate change and new diseases
Scientists have proposed a new model of animal diseases that includes the role of the microbiome. Their research suggests that …
Racial inequalities in COVID-19 — the impact on black communities
In this Special Feature, we look at the racialized impact that COVID-19 has on black communities in the United States, …
How the pandemic is influencing the mental health of caregivers
Millions of people around the world care for loved ones who live with a disability or chronic condition. This role …
First human trial of SARS-CoV-2 vaccine: Initial results in
Researchers from China report the initial findings of the first human trial for a potential vaccine against SARS-CoV-2, the new …
Empathy and misinformation: An open letter to healthcare professionals
Dr. Yenting Chen is a board certified emergency medicine physician practicing at the Alta Bates Summit Medical Center emergency departments …
COVID-19: Scientists urge 'equitable and inclusive' response
As the world faces the uncertainties that accompany a pandemic, researchers urge authorities to respond to the crisis in an …