The COVID-19 Pandemic – News and Features

A study reveals that sperm motility improves after stress rather than during it. By examining extracellular vesicles, researchers found enhanced sperm performance post-stress, suggesting an evolutionary advantage.

A new study shows that varied practice, not repetition, primed older adults to learn a new working memory task.

Research reveals that the COVID-19 pandemic caused unusually accelerated brain maturation in adolescents, particularly in girls. Using longitudinal data, the study showed a mean acceleration of 4.2 years in females and 1.4 years in males.

An overabundance of cloned white blood cells hampers the immune system and increases the risk of melanoma, a new study finds.

The monoclonal antibody SC27 effectively neutralizes numerous SARS-CoV-2 variants and related coronaviruses. SC27 targets multiple sites on the spike protein, showing broad protection in lab tests and animal models.

A disease that impacts bats led to increased use of pesticides, which was then linked to a rise in infant deaths in the US.

Research suggests that arthritis drugs such as baricitinib and anakinra might effectively treat post-COVID lung fibrosis. Researchers have found that these existing drugs could help heal damaged lungs.

Researchers have discovered an antibody able to neutralize all known variants of SARS-CoV-2, which could better protect the population against current and future variants.

A pilot study identified that stress, BMI, exercise, and hormonal birth control influence COVID-19 vaccine side effects. Notably, exercise impacts side effects differently between doses.

A study reveals how sex hormones, such as testosterone and estrogen, regulate immune system functions. Analyzing hormone therapy effects in transgender men, researchers identified changes in immune signaling pathways.