Scientists doing “gain-of-function” research said that heightened fears of lab leaks are stalling studies that could thwart the next pandemic virus.
Tag: Viruses
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Scientists Use CRISPR to Make Chickens More Resistant to Bird Flu
A new study highlights both the promise and the limitations of gene editing, as a highly lethal form of avian influenza continues to spread around the world.
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In Hospitals, Viruses Are Everywhere. Masks Are Not.
Amid an uptick in Covid infections, administrators, staff and patients are divided over the need for masks in health care settings.
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The C.D.C. Director on Why You Should Get the Latest Covid Booster
Here’s why the latest booster is recommended for more Americans.
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Covid Continues to Rise, but Experts Remain Optimistic
An uptick in hospitalizations and deaths persists, but the numbers are relatively low and new vaccines are around the corner.