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Emily Anthes
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Combined Virus Swabs Would Better Detect Omicron, 2 Papers Suggest
The papers, which have not yet been published in scientific journals, suggest that testing just a single type of sample is likely to miss a…
A Canine Companion So Nice It (Maybe) Evolved Twice
Two different ancient wolf populations contributed DNA to modern dogs, according to a new study.
Avian Influenza Is Affecting Wild Mammals
As a new version of bird flu spread through North America this spring, scientists began finding the virus in red foxes, bobcats and other mammals.
Study Shows Case of Likely Cat-to-Human Virus Spread, but Risk Remains Low
People are far more likely to give the virus to cats than cats are to pass it to humans, experts stress.
More Omicron Versions Gain Ground U.S., According to C.D.C. Estimates
The spread of the subvariants adds more uncertainty to the trajectory of the pandemic in the United States.
Liviah’s New Liver: A Family Grapples With a Girl’s Puzzling Hepatitis
A 4-year-old in Ohio is one of hundreds of children worldwide who have developed unexplained liver problems in recent months.
Can I Stop Isolating If I’m Still Testing Positive for the Virus?
Some people may test positive for the coronavirus for 10 days or longer, but interpreting those results remains difficult, experts said.
The Michigan Mink Mystery: How Did an Interspecies Outbreak Unfold?
The puzzling coronavirus cases highlight ongoing surveillance challenges and blind spots.
Scientists Uncover a Shady Web of Online Spider Sales
More than 1,200 species of arachnids are part of a largely unregulated global marketplace, according to a new study.
The Vanishing Variants: Lessons from Gamma, Iota and Mu
Studying the coronavirus variants that have faded away could help us prepare for what comes next, scientists say.