Monoclonal antibodies protect against COVID-19 in a second study By Jon CohenJan. 26, 2021 Preventive infusions mimic a vaccine, but practicality and market remain uncertain
Vaccine 2.0: Moderna and other companies plan tweaks that would protect against new coronavirus mutations By Kai KupferschmidtJan. 26, 2021 Current vaccines likely still work, scientists say, but their power may be declining
Proud of vaccine success, Warp Speed’s ex–science head talks politics, presidents, and future pandemics By Jon CohenJan. 25, 2021 Moncef Slaoui candidly discusses Trump, the shortcomings of the COVID-19 vaccine rollout, and the joy of getting his first dose
Monoclonal antibodies can prevent COVID-19—but successful vaccines complicate their future By Jon CohenJan. 22, 2021 Eli Lilly reports up to 80% reduction in risk for nursing home residents
Biden proposes a science-led New Deal to end pandemic suffering By Jon Cohen, Meredith WadmanJan. 15, 2021 President-elect outlines massive investment in public health workers and more to speed COVID-19 vaccinations and therapies
New coronavirus variants could cause more reinfections, require updated vaccines By Kai KupferschmidtJan. 15, 2021 Scientists worry mutations found in Brazil and South Africa could help SARS-CoV-2 evade human antibodies
School risk calculations scrambled by fast-spreading virus strains By Gretchen VogelJan. 15, 2021 The Netherlands saw rapid spread through a school and into the community
COVID-19 cases are soaring in Indonesia. Can a new health minister turn things around? By Dyna Rochmyaningsih Jan. 15, 2021 Researchers are hopeful Budi Gunadi Sadikin will take a more science-based approach to the pandemic
Many scientists citing two scandalous COVID-19 papers ignore their retractions By Charles PillerJan. 15, 2021 Globally discredited hospital data from the company Surgisphere continues to live as reliable evidence—even in leading journals
‘Compelled by stories.’ A marketing expert’s tips for promoting COVID-19 vaccination By Warren CornwallJan. 14, 2021 Stacy Wood’s new research explores how to persuade people to get the shots
Pandemic could mark ‘turning point’ for Chinese science By Dennis NormileJan. 14, 2021 Despite missteps and government control, early findings guided other countries’ fight against the coronavirus
Could too much time between doses drive the coronavirus to outwit vaccines? By Meredith WadmanJan. 13, 2021 Experts clash over risk of viral escape
Saliva could hold clues to how sick you will get from COVID-19 By Robert F. ServiceJan. 13, 2021 Compared with nasal swabs, saliva tests may better reflect infection deep in the lungs
After aborted attempt, sensitive WHO mission to study pandemic origins is on its way to China By Kai KupferschmidtJan. 13, 2021 International team hopes to meet Chinese scientists and visit sites in Wuhan after 2 weeks in quarantine
Third time’s the charm? Brazil scales back efficacy claims for COVID-19 vaccine from China By Jon Cohen, Sofia MoutinhoJan. 12, 2021 Lower efficacy for Sinovac's vaccine still meets recognized threshold for emergency use, but barely
COVID-19 measures also suppress flu—for now By Kelly ServickJan. 12, 2021 In downside, trend could weaken immunity and complicate vaccine formulation