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Mystery lineages of coronavirus are popping up in NYC sewage
By Stephanie Pappas published
A cluster of coronavirus lineages with unknown origins has popped up in the New York City sewers, raising questions about whether and how new variants are evolving.

One nasal droplet's worth of coronavirus is enough to make you sick
By Nicoletta Lanese published
Researchers infected volunteers with the coronavirus for a new study.

These 4 risk factors may increase your chance of long COVID, study hints
By Nicoletta Lanese published
Several of these factors can be screened for in a patient's blood.

Do other viruses have as many variants as SARS-CoV-2?
By Donavyn Coffey published
Is COVID-19's rapid evolution unusual, or do other viruses have as many variants as this coronavirus?

'Stealth' omicron is in the US. Here's what we know about it.
By Nicoletta Lanese published
Early data hint that the mutant is slightly more transmissible.

Can CBD really prevent COVID-19 infection? Scientists hope to find out.
By Stephanie Pappas published
Cannabidiol (CBD), an active ingredient in cannabis, might help block infection with the virus that causes COVID-19.

Will we need more COVID-19 boosters to end the pandemic?
By Jocelyn Solis-Moreira published
Will the pandemic ever end? And will we need more boosters to enter the endemic phase of transmission?

COVID-19 may trigger diabetes by causing fat cells to go haywire
By Nicoletta Lanese published
The coronavirus may cause fat cells to malfunction.
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