The pathogen is proving a familiar adage: The dose makes the poison.
Tag: Viruses
Did a Mutation Turbocharge the Coronavirus? Not Likely, Scientists Say
A preliminary report posted online claimed that a mutation had made the virus more transmissible. Geneticists say the evidence isn’t there.
How Remdesivir, New Hope for Covid-19 Patients, Was Resurrected
The drug failed as a treatment for hepatitis and Ebola. With federal funding, scientists trained it on the coronavirus.
Shielding the Fetus From the Coronavirus
New studies suggest the virus can cross the placenta, but newborns have been mildly affected if at all.
Significance of Pangolin Viruses in Human Pandemic Remains Murky
Scientists haven’t found evidence that the new coronavirus jumped from pangolins to people, but they do host very similar viruses
Coronavirus Treatment: Hundreds of Scientists Scramble to Find One
In an ambitious international collaboration, researchers have “mapped” proteins in the coronavirus and identified 50 drugs to test against it.
As Coronavirus Cases Spiral, South Korea Raises Threat Alert Level
The move will empower the government to lock down cities, bar visitors from China and unilaterally restrict the movement of people.
More Than 500 Coronavirus Cases Confirmed in China’s Prisons
The surge in new infections renewed questions about the accuracy of China’s case count.
What a Party in Japan May Tell Us About the Coronavirus’s Spread
Will the virus spiral beyond China? Public health experts are closely studying cluster cases in other Asian countries.
Why the Coronavirus Seems to Hit Men Harder Than Women
Women mount stronger immune responses to infection, scientists say. And in China, men smoke in much greater numbers.