IN THE LAB
Two Coronavirus Lineages But Similar Clinical Outcomes, Study Shows
A study has identified two lineages of SARS-CoV-2 stemming from one common ancestor in Wuhan city, both exhibiting similar virulence and clinical outcomes.
How Remdesivir Blocks SARS-CoV-2 Replication
Chinese scientists have uncovered the structural basis for SARS-CoV-2 inhibition by Remdesivir.
Scientists Unveil The Transcriptome Of SARS-CoV-2
The first high-resolution transcriptomic map of the SARS-CoV-2 could help scientists find new targets against the virus that causes COVID-19.
CRISPR Helps Find Alzheimer’s-Linked Protein
Researchers have used a CRISPR-based genetic screen to identify a new gene that could regulate the development of Alzheimer’s disease.
Predicting The March Of COVID-19 From Mobile Phone Data
Using anonymized mobile phone data from nearly 11.5 million people, researchers could predict the spread of COVID-19 infections from Wuhan, China, up to two weeks in advance.
Wuhan Study: Coronavirus RNA Found In Air Droplets
A new study from Wuhan presents evidence for viral RNA in the air, but whether this material has the potential to infect was not assessed.
Turning CAR-Ts On Infectious Disease
Scientists in Singapore are exploring using immunotherapy traditionally used for cancer on infectious diseases including COVID-19.
Red Pandas Actually Two Distinct Species
Using population genomics, scientists have confirmed that the two red panda species have different evolutionary histories.
Prime Editing Optimized For Rice And Wheat
Prime editing, a new genome editing approach, has great potential for plant breeding and functional genomic research.
