Lab Leak Fight Casts Chill Over Virology Research Scientists doing “gain-of-function” research said that heightened fears of lab leaks are stalling studies that could thwart the next pandemic virus.
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.
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.
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.
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.