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.

Scientists are working hard to develop reliable tests that can detect anti-virus antibodies from past infection.

The value that bats provide to humans by pollinating crops and eating insects is far greater than harm from virus transmission – which is mainly caused by human actions.

Among the more than 20,000 drugs approved by the FDA, there may be some that can treat COVID-19. A team at the University of California, San Francisco, is identifying possible candidates.

The coronavirus, like many infectious diseases, can live and spread on inanimate objects in the world around us. An epidemiologist explains how and gives some advice on how to minimize the risk.

A virus testing lab director explains how the U.S. fell behind in the need for broad coronavirus testing.

With no vaccines or treatments, the fight against coronavirus comes down to this behavioral technique. A physician explains how it works.

Most commercial hand sanitizers are mainly alcohol, but forget about hitting the liquor store and mixing your own.

A molecular biologist explains who should get tested, how the tests work and what the US government is doing to make tests available during a rapidly changing crisis.

As the novel coronavirus spreads, an expert offers ways the elderly can stay safe while staying connected.