Study finds the SARS-CoV-2 virus can infect the inner ear

The prevalence of auditory symptoms in Covid-19 patients is unknown, but infection of the inner ears may be responsible for hearing and balance problems.

Kathy Wren | MIT News Office • mit
Oct. 29, 2021 ~8 min

Carbon nanotube-based sensor can detect SARS-CoV-2 proteins

The technology could be developed as a rapid diagnostic for Covid-19 or other emerging pathogens.

Anne Trafton | MIT News Office • mit
Oct. 26, 2021 ~6 min


Deep learning helps predict new drug combinations to fight Covid-19

Neural network identifies synergistic drug blends for treating viruses like SARS-CoV-2.

Rachel Gordon | MIT CSAIL • mit
Sept. 24, 2021 ~6 min

Study: Ending an eviction moratorium increases Covid-19 hazard

Results show infection rates increase across communities; individuals in low-income areas and those in poor health are at highest risk.

Peter Dizikes | MIT News Office • mit
Aug. 30, 2021 ~7 min

Social media messages from health care workers help reduce travel-related Covid-19 spread

Large-scale video campaign allowed physicians and public health messengers to encourage staying home over the 2020 holidays.

J-PAL North America • mit
Aug. 23, 2021 ~4 min

Study provides suggestions for keeping classroom air fresh

MIT team looks at classroom configurations and offers modifications to enhance safety during Covid-19 pandemic.

Peter Dizikes | MIT News Office • mit
Aug. 13, 2021 ~10 min

New device can diagnose Covid-19 from saliva samples

The tabletop diagnostic yields results in an hour and can be programmed to detect variants of the SARS-CoV-2 virus.

Anne Trafton | MIT News Office • mit
Aug. 6, 2021 ~7 min

A new way to detect the SARS-CoV-2 Alpha variant in wastewater

SMART researchers have developed an innovative method to detect and quantify the B.1.1.7 (Alpha) variant of concern via wastewater epidemiology.

Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology • mit
July 28, 2021 ~8 min


The environmental toll of disposable masks

A new study calculates the waste generated by N95 usage and suggests possible ways to reduce it.

Anne Trafton | MIT News Office • mit
July 20, 2021 ~8 min

Lockdowns reveal inequities in opportunities for walking activities

Research finds Covid-19-related lockdowns led to a marked reduction in walking in lower-income areas of major metropolises.

Stephanie M. McPherson | Sociotechnical Systems Research Center • mit
July 19, 2021 ~8 min

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