New research finds that the virus that causes coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is stable for several hours to days in…
Aerosol and Surface Stability of SARS-CoV-2 as Compared with SARS-CoV-1
To the Editor: A novel human coronavirus that is now named severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) (formerly called…
Physicists propose new filter for blocking high-pitched sounds
Need to reduce high-pitched noises? Science may have an answer. Theoretical physicists report that materials made from tapered chains of…
Bacterial enzyme could become a new target for antibiotics
Scientists discover the structure of an enzyme, found in the human gut, that breaks down a component of collagen.
Where Women Are Ahead of Men: Hand Washing
During a global pandemic, personal hygiene habits have far-reaching consequences.
Tracking the Coronavirus: How Crowded Asian Cities Tackled an Epidemic
Singapore, Taiwan and Hong Kong offer successful strategies, at least so far, in battling a pandemic. But they use tactics…
In the I.C.U., Before the Coronavirus Storm
Even as public life grinds to a halt, here in one of the intensive care units that will become ground…
Having Brushed Off Coronavirus Threat, Southeast Asia Begins to Confront It
The delay in containment efforts could prove dangerous, particularly in nations where the health care system can’t handle a major…
Protein controls fat metabolism
A protein in the cell envelope influences the rate of fatty acid uptake in cells. This process also appears to…
Blocking sugar structures on viruses and tumor cells
During a viral infection, viruses enter the body and multiply in its cells. Viruses often specifically attach themselves to the…