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UK newborn becomes youngest coronavirus patient

The mother also has the virus, doctors report.

Pregnant women with COVID-19 don't seem to pass the coronavirus to newborns

This is the second study that found no evidence of pregnant mothers with COVID-19 passing the infection to their children.

MIT develops new, cheap, fast Covid-19 test, is awaiting approval from FDA

Hopefully it will be available soon.

Can coronavirus layoffs lead to an increase in crime?

Study links for the first time layoffs and growth in criminal activity.

It's not just a health problem. Coronavirus shows environmental effects

Face masks are not being properly disposed of in Hong Kong.

How long will the coronavirus pandemic last?

It all depends on when the rate of infection peaks. It might be by summer... but, ultimately, no one really knows.

Can you get the coronavirus twice?

Among all the talk about preparing for a lengthy pandemic, one unanswered question lingers: can you get it twice?

Finally, some good news: warm weather seems to slow coronavirus spread

It's still too early to tell, but high temperatures and humidity seem to slow down viral transmission.

After defeating the coronavirus, some patients suffer lung damage

Some patients might have a drop of 20-30% in lung function.

How long does the new coronavirus last on surfaces

The virus that causes COVID-19 can remain stable on cardboard for up to 24 hours and 2-3 days on plastic and stainless steel.

Italy's coronavirus response shows pollution decrease from satellite

As mankind is battling the respiratory illness, the planet takes a cleaner breath of air.

15-minute coronavirus test kits to be sold in Japan from next week

While the US is still struggling to start mass testing, a company in Japan will release the quickest readily available coronavirus tests.

Gorillas and humans treat their territory the same way, study finds

They defend the center of their land, but generally tolerate other gorillas.

No, donating blood won't get you tested for coronavirus

But you should donate blood anyway if you can.

California University develops 24-hour coronavirus test

Finally, some good news in the coronavirus outbreak.

The dairy industry today is much cleaner and more efficient than 60 years ago

But is it clean enough for our current needs?

Scientists find a new way to regrow nerves in spinal injuries

In experiments on rats with spinal cord injuries, the rodents improved their walking ability following treatment.

Wuhan lockdown slowed down the international spread of coronavirus by 80%

Travel restrictions significantly curbed COVID-19 transmission between countries.

Experiencing nature seems to make us happier, at least on social media

Thanks, Nature!

Nosy study finds we probably produce new neurons all the time

The findings could open up new treatment options for conditions that involve nerve degradation.

Coronavirus in Italy -- live updates, cases, and news

A graphic story about the coronavirus outbreak in Italy.

Coronavirus vs influenza in six simple charts

The good, the bad, and the ugly potential.

Working out in the age of the coronavirus

What we already know Being physically active is probably the number one thing that someone could do to fight off the negative cardiovascular effects of ageing. Exercise is also found to offer benefits in people with Type II diabetes, established heart disease, peripheral arterial disease and potentially conditions such as venous leg ulcers and rare […]

Researchers find new form of chlamydia in the Arctic Ocean

It may help to discover how it evolved to become infectious.

Asthma drug might treat COVID-19 pneumonia

Pneumonia symptoms improved within two days of the drug's administration.

African hunter-gatherers prefer squatting to sitting -- and this may explain why they're healthier

Hazda tribespeople spend just as much time in sedentary behavior like people from the US. They prefer not to sit though, and this has positive effects for their health.

Coronavirus in Italy -- whole country on lockdown

Italy is the most-affected European country in the Covid-19 outbreak.

How good hand-washing beats COVID-19 (and other contagious diseases)

All your washing tips in one place

Coronavirus has a 5.1 days incubation period, study shows

This suggests the 14-day quarantine period is reasonable.

Talkative robots make humans chat too -- especially robots that show 'vulnerability'

Robots admitting to making a mistake can improve communication between humans -- at least during games.

A compound against SARS shows promise against the COVID-19 virus

"Striking similarities" between the two viruses make them vulnerable to the same compounds.

Looking for disinfectants against coronavirus? Here's a list approved by the EPA

Washing your hands still remains the main way of prevention.

Real-time maps of coronavirus (COVID-19) spreading around the world

These maps and statistics follow the most recent developments of the COVID-19 epidemic around the world.

Italy essentially shuts down Lombardy, quarantining 16 million people

Northern Italy is increasingly looking like Wuhan.

"This is not a drill" -- it's time to pull all the stops on the coronavirus, World Health Organization urges

Last call for containment.

The weird World of Warcraft pandemic of 2005

As the world battles the Covid-19 pandemic, there are lessons to be learned from the popular computer game.

How Taiwan managed to avoid a coronavirus outbreak

Important lessons on how to tackle an epidemic.

Student and stressed? Take 10 minutes and go to the park, a study suggests

Are you a student struggling with unbearable amounts of stress? Nature can help.

Washington might already have hundreds of undetected coronavirus cases

Washington could see dramatic increase in the number of Covid-19 cases.

Coronavirus lingers in rooms and toilets -- but disinfectants kill it

The virus can be killed by cleanliness.

CRISPR gene-editing therapy inserted in the human body for the first time

The technology aims to treat a rare genetic disorder that causes blindness.

Grafted mini muscles enable amputees to control robot hand with their minds

A novel way of controlling prosthetic robotic hands may change people's lives for the better.

Vaccines without needles – new shelf-stable film could revolutionize how medicines are distributed worldwide

The film-based vaccine requires no refrigeration, dissolves in the mouth, delivers the dose as effectively as a shot, and remained effective after 3 years.

Dogs can't pass the coronavirus to humans, even if they test positive for it

Finally, some good news.

Are Americans fed up with DNA testing?

Ancestry and 23andMe, the largest DNA testing companies, have laid off staff this year after bad sales in the previous year.

There might be two Covid-19 strains, new study claims

It's still a preliminary study.

Bill Gates funds study to find what kills Covid-19

The search for a cure is in full swing,

A December 2019 study described the best way to fight a pandemic: wash your hands

You've probably heart it before, but here we go again: wash your hands, often and thoroughly.

How to boost the immune system against coronavirus

Self-care is more important than ever during the COVID-19 outbreak.

The coronavirus fatality rate might be around 3.4%, World Health Organization warns

The spread can still be contained, but we need sustained action.