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Heavily Mutated Coronavirus Variant Puts Scientists on Alert
Researchers are racing to determine whether a fast-spreading variant in South Africa poses a threat to COVID vaccines' effectiveness.
South Africa to Be Put on England's Travel Red List over New Covid Variant
Flights from six countries will be banned as officials review travel measures after scientists voice concern over variant.
The Pandemic May Disrupt Europe's Supply of Scientific Talent
The Pandemic May Disrupt Europe's Supply of Scientific Talent
The former president of the European Research Council (ERC) is sounding an alarm that the COVID-19 pandemic may disrupt Europe's supply of scientific talent.
The State of Social Science Research on COVID-19
This is the first scientometric study of the performance of social science research on COVID-19. It provides insight into the landscape, the research fields, and international collaboration in this domain. The results are useful for finding potential collaborators and for identifying the frontier and gaps in social science research on COVID-19 to shape future studies.
Cuba's Bet on Home-grown COVID Vaccines is Paying off
Preprint data show that a three-dose combo of Soberana jabs has 92.4% efficacy in clinical trials.
Reproducibility of Research During COVID‐19: Examining the Case of Population Density and the Basic Reproductive Rate from the Perspective of Spatial Analysis
Reproducibility of Research During COVID‐19: Examining the Case of Population Density and the Basic Reproductive Rate from the Perspective of Spatial Analysis
The emergence of the novel SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus and the global COVID-19 pandemic in 2019 led to explosive growth in scientific research. Given the high stakes of the situation, it is essential that scientific findings, on which good policy depends, are as robust as possible; as the empirical example shows, reproducibility is one of the keys to ensure this.
Covid-19 Commission Urgently Needed, Scientific Experts Say
A COVID-19 commission must be created by the U.S. government, experts argue in the latest issue of Science. Members of Obama's PCAST offer recommendations for such a commission to examine to prepare for future pandemics.
Pandemic Disruptor: Canadian Perspectives on How COVID-19 is Changing Open Access in Canada (Part 2)
Pandemic Disruptor: Canadian Perspectives on How COVID-19 is Changing Open Access in Canada (Part 2)
Part 2 of this series looking at open access developments in Canada examines the changing processes and infrastructure needs for open science.
Pandemic Disruptor: Canadian Perspectives on How COVID-19 is Changing Open Access (Part 1)
Pandemic Disruptor: Canadian Perspectives on How COVID-19 is Changing Open Access (Part 1)
A look at open access policies and developments in Canada, especially in light of the Covid-19 pandemic. Part 1 of a 2 part post.
Sleeplessness and Anxiety: PhD Supervisors on Toll of COVID Pandemic
Sleeplessness and Anxiety: PhD Supervisors on Toll of COVID Pandemic
Survey of 3,500 supervisors lifts the lid on the demands of overseeing junior researchers - and the impacts of the pandemic.
The COVID Pandemic Has Harmed Researcher Productivity - and Mental Health
The COVID Pandemic Has Harmed Researcher Productivity - and Mental Health
Surveys show that women, parents of young children and people of colour are most affected by pandemic-related disruptions and need more support.
'Science and Solidarity': Why Puerto Rico Leads US in COVID Vaccinations
'Science and Solidarity': Why Puerto Rico Leads US in COVID Vaccinations
Puerto Rico has an underfunded health care system, high levels of poverty and its infrastructure remains devastated by a major hurricane that swept through the island in 2017.
How the Coronavirus Stays One Step Ahead of Us
At first, no one looked twice at the new variant. Detected in South Africa in January 2021, the novel coronavirus lineage, called C.1, appeared similar to other variants.
African Scientists Race to Test COVID Drugs - but Face Major Hurdles
In a bid to stave off looming disaster, scientists are trying to repurpose drugs used for malaria and other diseases, but infrastructure and recruitment challenges hinder progress.
The Search for People Who Never Get COVID
An international team of researchers wants to find people who are genetically resistant to SARS-CoV-2, in the hope of developing new drugs and treatments.
Potentially Long-Lasting Effects of the Pandemic on Scientists
The pandemic has caused disruption to many aspects of scientific research. In this Comment the authors describe the findings from surveys of scientists between April 2020 and January 2021, which suggests there was a decline in new projects started in that time.
The Shifting Sands of 'gain-of-function' Research
The mystery of COVID's origins has reignited a contentious debate about potentially risky studies and the fuzzy terminology that describes them.
The World Was Woefully Unprepared for a Pandemic. Let's Be Ready for the Next One
The Global Preparedness Monitoring Board is calling for a coherent action plan to counter future health emergencies
COVID Vaccines for Kids Are Coming
Kids under 12 years generally can't get a COVID vaccine. US authorities will rule on emergency approval for the BioNTech-Pfizer jab for 5- to 11-year-olds.
The Secret to South Korea's COVID Success? Combining High Technology with the Human Touch
The Secret to South Korea's COVID Success? Combining High Technology with the Human Touch
To combat COVID and future pandemics, governments need to heed the lessons of social interventions and not just the technological ones.
Mandates Likely Work to Increase Vaccine Uptake
Rather than causing a backlash, vaccine mandates promote vaccination uptake, according to research from the University of Pennsylvania.
People Taking Statins Less Likely to Die from Covid, Study Suggests
Experts warn findings do not prove cholesterol-lowering drugs can reduce death rates.
French Study of over 22m People Finds Vaccines Cut Severe Covid Risk by 90%
Largest study of its kind also finds vaccines appear to protect against worst effects of Delta variant
Covid's Forgotten Hero: The Untold Story Of The Scientist Whose Breakthrough Made The Vaccines Possible
Covid's Forgotten Hero: The Untold Story Of The Scientist Whose Breakthrough Made The Vaccines Possible
Without Ian MacLachlan’s innovative delivery system, Moderna and Pfizer couldn’t safely get their mRNA vaccines into your cells. So why does hardly anyone acknowledge the Canadian biochemist’s seminal contributions - or pay a dime in royalties?
Anti-SARS-CoV-2 Receptor Binding Domain Antibody Evolution After MRNA Vaccination - Nature
Anti-SARS-CoV-2 Receptor Binding Domain Antibody Evolution After MRNA Vaccination - Nature
Results suggest that boosting vaccinated individuals with currently available mRNA vaccines will increase plasma neutralizing activity but may not produce antibodies with equivalent breadth to those obtained by vaccinating convalescent individuals.
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