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.
Wuhan Markets Sold Animals That Could Have Infected Humans With Covid, Study Finds
The study sheds new light on the possible role of the wildlife trade in the emergence of the coronavirus.
India to Take Over Vaccine Program From States Amid Criticism
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also said shots would be free for all those over 18.
The Rush to Vaccinate the World Stalls as Funds, Doses Fall Short
Billion-dollar pledges — and the news that the United States will distribute an initial 25 million doses — will do little to curb the explosive outbreaks in poor countries, experts said
Scientists Don’t Want to Ignore the Wuhan ‘Lab Leak’ Theory, Despite No New Evidence
Many scientists welcomed President Biden’s call for a more rigorous investigation of a virus lab in Wuhan, China, though they said the so-called lab leak theory was still unlikely.
The Latest Coronavirus Comes From Dogs
A newly identified coronavirus may not pose a serious threat, but the finding highlights the need to monitor animal viruses more proactively, scientists say.
Oregon to Require Businesses Verify Vaccination Status
Business leaders raised concerns that the procedure of verifying vaccinations, one of the first of its kind in the country, could be too cumbersome for workers.
Hopes Fade for Global Herd Immunity
While the outbreak in India is capturing the most attention, the pervasive reach of the virus means that the likelihood is growing that it will persist in most parts of the world.
Germany to Open AstraZeneca Vaccine to Everyone 18 and Older
The government is also recommending that doctors be allowed to give a second dose before the recommended 12 weeks in order to speed up vaccinations.