Which drugs and therapies are proven to work, and which ones don't, for COVID-19?
During the last six months, news reports have mentioned dozens of drugs that may be effective against the new coronavirus. Here we lay out the evidence and reveal which ones are proven to work. Or not.
July 1, 2020 • ~7 min
Coronavirus may wane this summer, but don't count on any seasonal variation to end the pandemic
Winter is flu season – could it be coronavirus season as well? The research is mixed, but other factors besides temperature and humidity have more to do with the spread of SARS-CoV-2.
April 15, 2020 • ~5 min
Study shows pangolins may have passed new coronavirus from bats to humans
When a new virus emerges and triggers a pandemic, it is important to trace its origins. Knowing more about how the virus jumped species in the first place can help curb future zoonotic diseases.
April 10, 2020 • ~7 min
What the coronavirus does to your body that makes it so deadly
The new coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, spreads faster than the H1N1 influenza virus and is much deadlier. SARS-CoV-2 is particularly skilled at keeping cells from calling out for help.
April 2, 2020 • ~8 min
Could chloroquine treat coronavirus? 5 questions answered about a promising, problematic and unproven use for an antimalarial drug
A medicinal chemist addresses questions about chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine: what it is, whether it is effective against COVID-19 and whether it can treat and/or prevent this disease.
March 25, 2020 • ~6 min
Why don't viruses make their original hosts sick? 5 questions answered
Many of these new diseases cross over, jumping from wild animals to people.
March 13, 2020 • ~7 min
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