FitnessJune 22, 2020
‘Mini Organs’ Reveal How the Coronavirus Ravages the Body
The virus can damage lung, liver and kidney tissue grown in the lab, which might explain severe COVID-19 complications
Stories by Smriti Mallapaty
Smriti Mallapaty is a senior reporter at Nature.
Public HealthMay 15, 2020
Dogs Caught Coronavirus From Their Owners, Genetic Analysis Suggests
There is no evidence that dogs can pass the virus to people, however
Public HealthMay 12, 2020
How Do Children Spread the Coronavirus? The Science Still Isn’t Clear
Researchers are still trying to understand what the deal is with kids and COVID-19
Public HealthApril 20, 2020
Antibody Tests for the Coronavirus May Not Change Everything
Touted as society’s way out of widespread lockdowns, scientists say the true potential of these rapidly developed tests is still unknown
Public HealthApril 3, 2020
How Sewage Could Reveal True Scale of Coronavirus Outbreak
Wastewater testing could also be used as an early-warning sign if the virus returns
HealthApril 1, 2020
Cats Can Get Coronavirus, Study Suggests—but Pet Owners Need Not Panic
Scientists say it is unclear whether felines can spread the virus to people
BiotechJanuary 2, 2019
Engineering a Biomedical Revolution in China
A permissive regulatory climate and a pragmatic approach have fostered soaring growth
PolicySeptember 24, 2018
11 Rising Stars of Science
These newcomers are making their mark in research across a variety of fields
PolicyJune 26, 2018
African Scientists Launch Their Own Preprint
The free, online outlet allows academics on the continent to share their work
December 17, 2012
Farmers in Nepal Use Urine to Boost Crop Yields
New toilets allow villagers to collect urine to use as fertilizer