Can we modify COVID vaccines to tackle new variants?

How easy will it be to modify COVID-19 vaccines to tackle new variants? An expert brings you up to speed on the challenges of staying one step ahead.

Matt Shipman-NC State • futurity
Jan. 25, 2022 ~7 min

COVID vaccine doesn’t hurt odds of getting pregnant

A new study finds no link between COVID vaccines and chances of getting pregnant, but COVID-19 infection may have a short-term effect on male fertility.

Jillian McKoy-Boston U. • futurity
Jan. 24, 2022 ~6 min


COVID vaccine doesn’t hurt odds of getting pregnant

A new study finds no link between COVID vaccines and chances of getting pregnant, but COVID-19 infection may have a short-term effect on male fertility.

Jillian McKoy-Boston U. • futurity
Jan. 24, 2022 ~6 min

Mosquitoes with dengue virus take more bites

Mosquitoes infected with the dengue virus are more attracted to mammals, bite more often, and are three times better at transmitting infection.

Federico Graciano-NUS • futurity
Jan. 13, 2022 ~6 min

Mosquitoes with dengue virus take more bites

Mosquitoes infected with the dengue virus are more attracted to mammals, bite more often, and are three times better at transmitting infection.

Federico Graciano-NUS • futurity
Jan. 13, 2022 ~6 min

When should you take an at-home COVID test?

"If you have COVID-19 symptoms and test positive on an at-home test, you have COVID-19. You don’t need to get another test to confirm the results."

U. Chicago • futurity
Jan. 5, 2022 ~11 min

How can the US improve COVID-19 testing?

The US is still on its heels when it comes to COVID-19 testing. Will mailing free at-home tests or reimbursement make a difference?

Johns Hopkins University • futurity
Dec. 29, 2021 ~8 min

Boosters may be vital for Omicron protection

The Omicron variant may be able to escape antibodies offered by a two-vaccine dose, but new findings suggest the booster offers more protection.

Katherine Fenz-Rockefeller • futurity
Dec. 20, 2021 ~4 min


‘Bubbler’ breathalyzer could improve SARS-CoV-2 testing

Researchers have developed a unique method for detecting SARS-CoV-2 in breath samples using viral RNA detection. They call the breathalyzer "the Bubbler."

Corrie Pikul-Brown • futurity
Dec. 15, 2021 ~7 min

COVID vax protection may be ‘shakier’ against Omicron mutations

Researchers say spike protein mutations could help the Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2 avoid antibodies produced via COVID-19 vaccination.

Mike Williams-Rice • futurity
Dec. 7, 2021 ~5 min

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