Post Tagged with: “viruses”

Take a Minute to Appreciate the Science Behind the Coronavirus Vaccines

Take a Minute to Appreciate the Science Behind the Coronavirus Vaccines

The record-setting release of the Covid vaccines is a remarkable success story that powerfully demonstrates the value of science. It’s worth taking a moment to reflect on how we got here and what made it possible.

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What Do We Know About the New Variant of Coronavirus?

What Do We Know About the New Variant of Coronavirus?

An overview of the new SARS-2 variant discovered in the UK and what it means for vaccination efforts and beyond.

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Why You Should Still Wear a Mask—Even After Getting Vaccinated

Why You Should Still Wear a Mask—Even After Getting Vaccinated

The relationship between vaccines and viral spread is more complicated than you might think. Here’s why continued mask use, even among the immunized, is recommended.

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Debugging Our DNA: From Gene Therapy to CRISPR

Debugging Our DNA: From Gene Therapy to CRISPR

A slick three-part docuseries courtesy of STAT and Retro Report reminds us to check our optimism when it comes to hyping the promise of biotechnology.

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Early Mutation Exacerbated Ebola Outbreak

Early Mutation Exacerbated Ebola Outbreak

New research sheds light on Ebola’s destructive spread during the West African epidemic.

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Review: Whiteout

Review: Whiteout

A master of storytelling delivers a high-strung thriller just compelling enough to dispel disbelief.

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The Vaccine that Rescued a Generation

The Vaccine that Rescued a Generation

Plagues like polio have brought civilizations to their knees throughout recorded history. This time, we fought back.

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Review: The Hot Zone

Review: The Hot Zone

Richard Preston’s fan favorite promises high-octane thrills but comes up short on the science.

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New Study Sheds Much-Needed Light on Norovirus

New Study Sheds Much-Needed Light on Norovirus

A recent breakthrough in the study of norovirus may lead to new treatments.

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Review: A Planet of Viruses

Review: A Planet of Viruses

Carl Zimmer’s latest provides an intimate look at the viral underworld, responsible for the bulk of the world’s genetic diversity and that continues to play a pivotal role in the evolution of life and the planet as a whole.

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To Catch a Micro-Predator

To Catch a Micro-Predator

Tensions are running high as researchers race to find a vaccine for a quickly mutating bird virus. If H5N1 successfully jumps the species barrier, we could have another HIV-level pandemic on our hands.

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Viruses as Planetary Forces

Viruses as Planetary Forces

Carl Zimmer presents at the Singularity Summit, giving an excellent overview of the ubiquitous life forms that have shaped the evolution of life on earth.

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