Articles by: Nicoletta Lanese

Nicoletta Lanese

Nicoletta Lanese is a science journalist and dancer who aims to bring science to new audiences, whether in print or on stage. She holds degrees in neuroscience and dance from the University of Florida and a graduate certificate in science communication from the University of California, Santa Cruz. Brains are her beat. Follow her on Twitter @NicolettaML.

Articles by: Nicoletta Lanese

Louisiana: Latest updates on Coronavirus

By Nicoletta Lanese

Here's a look at the number of coronavirus cases in Louisiana and the latest news about the COVID-19 outbreak.

Kentucky: Latest updates on Coronavirus

By Kimberly Hickok, Nicoletta Lanese

Here are the latest updates on coronavirus in Kentucky.

Kansas: Latest updates on Coronavirus

By Kimberly Hickok, Nicoletta Lanese

Here's a look at the number of coronavirus cases in Kansas and the latest news about the COVID-19 outbreak.

COVID-19 might cause loss of smell. Here’s what that could mean.

By Nicoletta Lanese

It's theoretically possible that coronavirus could infect the region of the brain responsible for smell.

Iowa: Latest updates on Coronavirus

By Nicoletta Lanese

Here's a look at the number of coronavirus cases in Iowa and the latest news about the COVID-19 outbreak.

Illinois: Latest updates on Coronavirus

By Nicoletta Lanese

Here's a look at the number of coronavirus cases in Illinois and the latest news about the COVID-19 outbreak.

Indiana: Latest updates on Coronavirus

By Nicoletta Lanese

Here's a look at the number of coronavirus cases in Indiana and the latest news about the COVID-19 outbreak.

Has half the UK already caught COVID-19? Probably not.

By Nicoletta Lanese

A new study rests on several big assumptions, but highlights the desperate need for antibody testing.

When will 'social distancing' end?

By Nicoletta Lanese

The answer depends on when scientists can access reliable data, and when most members of the public adhere to the measure, experts say.

Could the anti-malarial drug chloroquine treat COVID-19?

By Nicoletta Lanese

President Trump boasted the drug's promise, but it must still be put through rigorous clinical trials.

Macaque monkeys can't become reinfected with COVID-19, small study suggests.

By Nicoletta Lanese

What does this mean for humans?

First dog with confirmed coronavirus infection has died — but we don't know if it was because of the virus.

By Nicoletta Lanese

The dog did not develop symptoms of illness while infected, and had been allowed to return home after finally testing negative for the virus.

1st person in US gets experimental coronavirus vaccine

By Nicoletta Lanese

The vaccine was fast-tracked to human trials, but it will still be some time before it's ready for public use.

New coronavirus may spread as an airborne aerosol, like SARS

By Nicoletta Lanese

However, it's unlikely that the virus would spread in this way beyond health care settings.

Researchers fast-track coronavirus vaccine by skipping key animal testing first

By Nicoletta Lanese

Animal tests normally constitute a critical step in vaccine development.

Coronavirus may be most infectious when symptoms are mildest, small study finds

By Nicoletta Lanese

Those with mild COVID-19 infections may not be infectious after about 10 days of symptoms.

Why vitamin C won't 'boost' your immune system against the coronavirus

By Nicoletta Lanese

It poses little risk but is very unlikely to help.

Chlamydia cousin discovered in deep Arctic Ocean

By Nicoletta Lanese

The newfound bacteria might shed light on how chlamydia came to infect host organisms, like us.

First coronavirus vaccine trial in the US is recruiting volunteers

By Nicoletta Lanese

Forty-five people will be enrolled in the preliminary safety trial of the new vaccine.

New drugs could stymie superbugs by freezing evolution

By Nicoletta Lanese

Scientists aim to stay the spread of antibiotic resistance by messing with how bacteria evolve.

The 12 deadliest viruses on Earth

By Anne Harding, Nicoletta Lanese

Humans have been fighting viruses throughout history. Here are the 12 viruses that are the world's worst killers, based on their mortality rates, or the sheer numbers of people they have killed.