Jul 2021
DNA analysis shows it emerged 7,100 years ago and was less virulent than the Black Death strain
Ancient human bones reveal the oldest known strain of the plague
Dec 2019
Archaeological evidence suggests a sixth century epidemic didn’t radically change European history
An ancient outbreak of bubonic plague may have been exaggerated
Sep 2020
New results hint that the proteins can reduce hospitalizations or need for ventilation
Antibodies made in the lab show some promise for treating COVID-19
Jan 2023
A small study finds rapid brain maturation in pandemic kids
Brain scans suggest the pandemic prematurely aged teens' brains
Jun 2019
Long-lasting PFAS compounds could end up in plants that are later eaten by people
Chemicals in biodegradable food containers can leach into compost
Apr 2019
Antibodies in the birds reveal when certain viral pathogens are being transmitted locally
Chickens stand sentinel against mosquito-borne disease in Florida
Sep 2020
A small study found indicators of inflammation in images of some athletes’ hearts
College athletes show signs of possible heart injury after COVID-19
Jul 2022
Tracking campus cases can help nearby towns assess risk and take safety measures when needed
College COVID-19 testing can reduce coronavirus deaths in local communities
Jul 2020
Small ground vibrations generated by everyday activities dropped up to 50 percent in places
COVID-19 lockdowns dramatically reduced seismic noise from humans
Oct 2023
Biochemists Katalin Karikó and Drew Weissman overcame hurdles that enabled vaccine development
Early mRNA research that led to COVID-19 vaccines wins 2023 medicine Nobel Prize