Talk of ‘gain-of-function’ research, a muddy category at best, brings up deep questions about how scientists should study viruses and other pathogens.
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Covid Lab-Leak Theory Renews “Gain-of-Function” Research Debate
Talk of ‘gain-of-function’ research, a muddy category at best, brings up deep questions about how scientists should study viruses and other pathogens.
These Brittle Stars Have Thousands of ‘Pig Snouts’ on Each Arm
Scientists have described a new family of brittle stars from a single specimen from a seamount off New Caledonia.
Shi Zhengli, A Virologist in Wuhan, Speaks Out Against ‘Lab Leak’ Theory
The virologist, Shi Zhengli, said in a rare interview that speculation about her lab in Wuhan was baseless. But China’s habitual secrecy makes her claims hard to validate.
Shi Zhengli, Chinese Virologist, Faces Scrutiny Over Wuhan Lab Research
Shi Zhengli, a top virologist, said in a rare interview that speculation about her lab in Wuhan was baseless. But China’s habitual secrecy makes her claims hard to validate.
AstraZeneca Shots Carry Slightly Higher Risk of Bleeding Problem, New Study Says
But the research, involving 2.53 million adults in Scotland, found that the vaccine’s benefits outweighed the small risks.
Senate Overwhelmingly Passes Bill to Bolster Competitiveness With China
The wide margin of support reflected a sense of urgency among lawmakers in both parties about shoring up the technological and industrial capacity of the United States to counter Beijing.
We’ll Probably Need Booster Shots for Covid-19. But When? And Which Ones?
Scientists are asking a lot of questions about Covid-19 booster shots, but they don’t yet have many answers. Here’s what they know so far.
Teens Are Rarely Hospitalized With Covid, but Cases Can Be Severe
Adolescents were hospitalized with Covid three times as often as with flu, researchers reported. Nearly one-third wound up in I.C.U.s.
A Million Years of Data Confirms: Monsoons Are Likely to Get Worse
The annual summer monsoon in South Asia begins this month. A new study points to more destructive storms.