Live Science podcast 'Life's Little Mysteries' Episode 49: Mysterious Bacteria By Live Science Staff Single-cell microbes known as bacteria are simpler than most forms of life, yet they are still intriguingly complex.
CDC reverses controversial coronavirus testing guidelines By Yasemin Saplakoglu The guideline change comes after strong criticism from public health experts and a report that the updated guidelines were posted despite objections from CDC scientists.
'We just had no answers': COVID-19 'long-haulers' still learning why they're sick By Nicoletta Lanese Some people deal with COVID-19 symptoms for months on end.
Flu season may be very mild this year, thanks to COVID-19 precautions By Rachael Rettner Flu activity in the U.S. right now is at "historical lows," according to a new report.
Moderna releases key details on how it's running COVID-19 vaccine trial By Nicoletta Lanese Other vaccine makers have been criticized for giving too little information on their clinical trials.
Could wearing glasses lower the risk of COVID-19? By Rachael Rettner It's still too early to recommend that everyone don eyeglasses, goggles or face shields in public to protect against COVID-19.
COVID-19 may become a seasonal virus By Rachael Rettner COVID-19 may eventually become a seasonal illness like the flu.
The new coronavirus can infect brain cells, study finds By Nicoletta Lanese However, scientists still don't know how the virus sneaks into the brain in the first place.
Coronavirus news of the week (VIDEO) By Nicoletta Lanese Catch up on important COVID-19 news from Live Science.
13-year-old dies of rare 'brain-eating' amoeba after swimming in Florida lake By Rachael Rettner Infections with this organism are almost universally fatal, with less than a 3% survival rate.
Eating out may be riskier than riding a bus during COVID-19 pandemic By Rachael Rettner People who tested positive for COVID-19 were twice as likely to report dining at a restaurant before becoming sick than people who tested negative.
Flu shot facts & side effects By Rachael Rettner The seasonal flu shot is a yearly vaccine administered to protect against the flu, or influenza. In the United States, flu shots are recommended for everyone ages 6 months and older.
Why AstraZeneca just paused its coronavirus vaccine trial By Nicoletta Lanese The hold is "a routine action" that can be expected during a clinical trial.
Coronavirus may dice heart muscle fibers into tiny snippets, remove cells' DNA By Rachael Rettner The finding is unlike anything researchers have seen before.
Half a million cases of COVID-19 diagnosed in US children By Yasemin Saplakoglu At least 513,000 children in the U.S. have been diagnosed with COVID-19 since the start of the pandemic.
Seven lineages of SARS-CoV-2 identified in Nigeria: Why that matters By Christian Happi, Ify Aniebo There are over 1,000 lineages of SARS-CoV-2 circulating around the world. Nigerian scientists have found seven in the country and this is important.
Coronavirus news of the week (VIDEO) By Nicoletta Lanese Catch up on important COVID-19 news from Live Science.
Russian coronavirus vaccine produces immune response in early trials By Yasemin Saplakoglu Russia's candidate coronavirus vaccine prompted the immune system and didn't show serious adverse events, according to early data.
Doctors chase treatment for kids threatened by dangerous COVID-19 syndrome By Robin Lloyd Physicians are chasing treatment for children with a dangerous COVID-19 syndrome called multisystem inflammatory syndrome.
