The COVID-19 pandemic has been a global challenge. Two variants, Delta and Omicron, have raised eyebrows due to their potential to spread more easily and dodge our immune system. This study used computer simulations to understand how these variants interact with a key receptor in our body, called AC
Bob Dylan, a legendary musician, has been in the spotlight again thanks to the holiday release of a biopic about his life. Recently, he shared some fascinating thoughts on technology and creativity. In an interview with The Wall Street Journal, Dylan talked about his book, The Philosophy of Modern S
In Wuhan, China, there's a big link between air pollution and diseases. The city is famous for its factories, which pump out dark smoke. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, scientists found out that breathing in this polluted air made people get sick faster and need more medical help. Why does this happ
Imagine a world where we could trick the COVID-19 virus into thinking it's found a cell to invade, but it's actually a decoy. That's the idea behind a new protein called ACE2-hFcLALA. This clever little fusion protein looks like the entry point the virus uses to get into our cells, but it's actually
Teachers have a big influence when it comes to people deciding whether to get vaccinated. In Dambi Dollo, Ethiopia, vaccination rates are quite low. So, it's important to find out if teachers are willing to get the COVID-19 vaccine. This can help boost confidence in the vaccine among students and ot
Twitter, now known as X, has been a go-to tool for US health agencies like the CDC for public communication. But, there's a gap in understanding how state health agencies have been using it over the past decade. This information is crucial as social media evolves, especially since the COVID-19 pande
The Covid-19 pandemic has been tough on people in many ways. It's not just about getting sick—it's also about losing jobs and seeing loved ones pass away. A recent study in the US looked at how these things might be linked to social unrest. Researchers used surveys, protest data, and weekly stats on
The world is still grappling with COVID, though vaccines and natural infections have provided some protection. The virus isn't as deadly as it once was, but it's always changing. Scientists need to keep a close eye on it. Five years ago, people in Wuhan, China, got sick with a new virus. We don't k
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, telehealth suddenly became a big deal. But as it grew quicker than ever before, something strange happened. Not everyone was into it. Some people loved it, and others weren't fans. So, why is that? Let's break it down. When it comes to using telehealth, three things
It's been five years since the world met COVID-19 for the first time. The journey began in Wuhan, China, and no one could forecast the global storm it would unleash. By now, over 20 million lives have been lost to the virus, according to estimates. Experts suspect the virus made the leap from animal
