Team makes COVID antibodies in eggs

Researchers have shown that they can produce antibodies specific for the COVID-19 virus spike protein from eggs by immunizing hens.

Andy Fell-UC Davis • futurity
July 27, 2022 ~4 min

Losing spouse to COVID may be worse for mental health than other deaths

The death of a spouse can be devastating at any time, but a new study finds losing a spouse due to COVID-19 can be especially hard on mental health.

Katie Bohn-Penn State • futurity
July 27, 2022 ~6 min


The power of short breaks, movement and other practices on improving mental health – 4 essential reads

Researchers suggest it is important to build daily habits that support mental well-being and seek care when necessary.

Jacqueline Kim, Editorial intern • conversation
July 27, 2022 ~6 min

Nature is the world's original pharmacy – returning to medicine's roots could help fill drug discovery gaps

With the dual threats of antibiotic resistance and emerging pandemics, finding new drugs becomes even more urgent. A trove of medicines may be lying under our nose.

Ashu Tripathi, Director, Natural Product Discovery Core; Assistant Professor/ Research of Medicinal Chemistry, University of Michigan • conversation
July 27, 2022 ~9 min

Monoclonal antibodies cut COVID patient deaths

In a new clinical trial, monoclonal antibodies didn't shorten recovery time for COVID-19 patients in the hospital, but they did reduce deaths.

Alexis Porter - Duke • futurity
July 26, 2022 ~4 min

Drones could deliver COVID-19 tests to homes

Researchers have developed a plan for distributing COVID-19 tests to people's homes by drone. Getting people tests in a timely way could cut viral spread.

Rae Lynn Mitchell-Texas A&M • futurity
July 26, 2022 ~5 min

How the omicron subvariant BA.5 became a master of disguise – and what it means for the current COVID-19 surge

Face masks are still an effective way to help stop the spread of the BA.5 subvariant.

Suresh V. Kuchipudi, Professor and Chair of Emerging Infectious Diseases, Penn State • conversation
July 26, 2022 ~8 min

Spike protein changes explain repeat COVID infections

"...the virus has continued to get smarter and smarter. Even with vaccines, it continues to find new ways to mutate and evade existing antibodies."

Brian Consiglio-Missouri • futurity
July 25, 2022 ~5 min


Family and friends may beat stats in COVID vax persuasion

Signals people receive from family and friends may have more influence over the likelihood they'll get a COVID-19 vaccine than public health messages.

Amanda McGregor-Brown • futurity
July 25, 2022 ~5 min

Biden tests positive for COVID-19: An infectious disease doctor explains the risks and treatments available for the 79-year-old president

According to a letter from Biden’s doctor, the president has a runny nose, mild fatigue and a slight cough. The letter also noted that Biden began taking an antiviral drug the morning he tested positive.

Patrick Jackson, Assistant Professor of Infectious Diseases, University of Virginia • conversation
July 21, 2022 ~7 min

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