New research from the University of St Andrews has shown that bats can tolerate coronaviruses and other viruses without becoming ill, thanks to special adaptations of their immune system. The results ...

Researchers at the University of California, Davis, have uncovered new details about how a once-deadly coronavirus disease in cats spreads through the immune system. The findings may help scientists ...

New research from the University of Sydney sheds light on how coronaviruses emerge in bat populations, focusing on young bats as hotspots for infections and co-infections that may drive viral ...

This article predates the current owners of Science Blog. It has not been reviewed under the current editorial process and is kept as part of the archive. “The virus that causes COVID-19 uses ACE2 as ...

A recent paper looks at how long coronaviruses can survive on various types of surfaces. It finds that the virus tends to persist longer in colder, more humid conditions. The authors also ask how we ...

Concerns are mounting about how long the novel coronavirus may survive on surfaces -- so much so that China's central bank has taken measures to deep clean and destroy its cash, which changes hands ...

Around the globe, a new strain of COVID-19 is spreading exponentially. As health officials prepare for a potential uptick in COVID-19 cases this fall, we asked the experts to answer your FAQs. From ...