How do you talk to a whole country about Covid-19? Use a GIF.
by Dr Siouxsie Wiles, University of Auckland Image by Stephen Langdon, courtesy of Siouxsie Wiles. Siouxsie Wiles is a microbiologist and award-winning science communicator [...]
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The (un)fair allocation of scarce vaccines and how maths can provide a solution
By Prof Carlos Alós-Ferrer Prof Carlos Alós-Ferrer. Image: Nomis Foundation The Covid-19 global vaccine roll-out is considered one of the greatest achievements in modern [...]
Investing only 1% of global GDP into green recovery would immediately cut emissions by up to 8.5%
Investing only 1% of global GDP into green recovery would immediately cut emissions by up to 8.5%, finds new study in Frontiers in Climate [...]
Food behaviors changed a lot during the Covid-19 pandemic. Our study reveals what happened
Food behaviors changed a lot during the Covid-19 pandemic. Our study in Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems reveals what happened [...]
2021 – Open Science Is Saving Lives
CEO and Co-founder Kamila Markram's end of year message to the Frontiers community. [...]
Requirement for adults to wear masks in schools has major impact on Covid-19 transmissions, study finds
Requirement for adults to wear masks in schools has major impact on Covid-19 transmissions, finds new study in Frontiers in Public Health [...]
Are older people more likely to fall for Covid-19 scams than younger people?
By Colm Gorey, science communications manager Image: mimagephotography/Shutterstock.com Not long after the Covid-19 pandemic began, a surge in scams targeting people’s [...]
Survivors of severe Covid-19 may have increased risk of death within 12 months of illness
By Conn Hastings, science writer Image: Corona Borealis Studio/Shutterstock.com A new study shows the long-term implications of severe Covid-19 infection, with such patients [...]
Deep dive into global Twitter posts reveals possible drop in negativity towards Covid-19 pandemic
By Colm Gorey, Frontiers science writer Image: Sattalat Phukkum/Shutterstock.com An in-depth analysis of more than 120m Twitter posts across the globe has shown that users’ [...]
Why is Covid-19 more severe in some patients? Using AI, we found a likely answer
By Dr Emmanuelle Logette, EPFL Blue Brain Project Dr Emmanuelle Logette of the EPFL Blue Brain Project Why does Covid-19 present itself more severe in some patients but not [...]
Are enteroviruses behind mysterious outbreaks of chronic fatigue syndrome?
By Prof Maureen Hanson, Cornell University Image: Andrea Piacquadio/Pexels.com Chronic fatigue syndrome is a long-term illness with a wide range of symptoms, no known [...]
Machine learning and knowledge engineering uncovers significant role of elevated blood glucose in severe Covid-19
By Colm Gorey, Frontiers’ Science Communications Manager A digital reconstruction of SARS-CoV-2 primary infection in the lungs. Image: Blue Brain Project/EPFL [...]
Tragedy of the Commons: The potential role of individualism in the spread of Covid-19
By Dr Yossi Maaravi, Adelson School of Entrepreneurship at IDC, Herzliya John David Photography / Shutterstock.com Dr Yossi Maaravi of the Adelson School of Entrepreneurship [...]
Use of image and performance-enhancing drugs surged during Covid-19 restrictions
By The University of Hertfordshire Image: Zenza Flarini/Shutterstock 28% of people have used image and performance-enhancing drugs (IPEDs) during the Covid-19 pandemic, [...]
COVID-19: Linking science and policy using serological studies
Stephan Kuster, head of institutional affairs, discusses Corona Immunitas, research program tracking and investigating the spread and impact of the coronavirus pandemic using seroepidemiological studies [...]
2020 – The Year of Open Science
Frontiers' CEO and co-founder Kamila Markram message for the end of 2020 - the year of open science. [...]
2020 in review: A turning point for scholarly publishing?
Frontiers' Chief Publishing Officer, Mirjam Eckert, considers the impact of 2020 scholarly publishing itself. [...]
Researchers show mathematically how to best reopen your business after lockdown
How should you reopen your business after Covid19 lockdown? Frontiers in Applied Mathematics and Statistics [...]
Depression and anxiety rise among new moms amidst the COVID-19 pandemic
Maternal mental health linked to increased risks for both moms and babies, but physical exercise may help: Frontiers in Global Women's Health [...]
Association between morbidity and poverty reversed early on in US COVID-19 epidemic
After March, disproportionately more cases occurred in richer counties while poorer areas had higher death rates: Frontiers in Sociology [...]
COVID-19: relationship between social media use and prejudice against Chinese Americans
Pandemic allows researchers to analyze how websites like Facebook can influence dynamics between different social groups: Frontiers in Communication [...]
Scientists predict the best strategy for lifting COVID-19 lockdown
Model shows that ending lockdown in two steps is optimal, while suddenly releasing everyone is a high-risk strategy: Frontiers in Public Health [...]
France has won the R-number battle, but the COVID war rages on
Lockdown succeeded in reducing transmission, but existing cases and lack of herd immunity means the risk of a second wave is high: Frontiers in Medicine [...]
From immunopathogenesis to therapeutic interventions: A roadmap for treatment of COVID-19
Study outlines key factors underlying COVID-19 progression and proposes a range of drug treatments: Frontiers in Immunology [...]
Fatal cases of Covid-19 deepen our understanding of disease progression
Mortality risk factors include old age, underlying health conditions, and bacterial and respiratory co-infections: Frontiers in Medicine [...]
Treatment with interferon-α2b speeds up recovery of COVID-19 patients in exploratory study
IFN-α2b was shown to improve virus clearance and decrease levels of inflammatory markers: Frontiers in Immunology [...]
How COVID-19 kills
New study explains the mechanisms, symptoms, and diagnosis of the new coronavirus: Frontiers in Public Health [...]
Coronavirus infection in children – it may not start with a cough
Gastrointestinal symptoms, coupled with a fever or history of exposure to COVID-19, could indicate coronavirus infection in children: Frontiers in Pediatrics [...]
Pangolins may possess evolutionary advantage against coronavirus
The exotic animal’s genome could point to possible treatment options for COVID-19 in humans: Frontiers in Immunology [...]
New antigen test for detecting COVID-19 could help triage patients during the pandemic
Test can identify an infected person in 15 minutes at point-of-care sites that lack facilities or time for sophisticated testing: Frontiers in Medicine [...]
Early government intervention is key to reducing the spread of COVID-19
Preventive measures in Hunan limited the spread of the novel coronavirus compared to the epidemic in Italy: Frontiers in Medicine [...]
Cytokine storms and T cell counts may offer clues on how to treat COVID-19
Inflammatory response can cause T cells to become depleted, leaving patients prone to secondary infection: Frontiers in Immunology [...]
Cardiovascular impairment in COVID-19
Patients can be at risk of cardiovascular impairment and should be given proven treatments to aid survival and recovery: Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine [...]
COVID-19 study shows that men have over double the death rate of women
Study of gender differences finds that men have more severe disease and are over twice as likely to die: Frontiers in Public Health [...]
The most promising strategies for defeating coronavirus: a review study
Experts review possible approaches from antivirals to gene therapy against the virus responsible for COVID-19: Frontiers in Microbiology [...]
Artificial intelligence to enable fast-track review of COVID-19 research proposals
An Artificial Intelligence (AI) tool to help funders identify specialists to peer-review proposals for emergency COVID-19 research has been developed. It aims to help fast-track the allocation of funding, and in turn, accelerate the scientific response to the virus. [...]
More than a third of medical staff suffered insomnia during the COVID-19 epidemic in China
They were more likely to feel depressed and anxious, and certain factors implied increased risk: Frontiers in Psychiatry [...]
Socially apart, learning together
As schools across the world close during the Coronavirus pandemic, how will young people continue to learn? [...]
‘Coronavirus Funding Monitor’ portal now available to research community
Frontiers is dedicating part of its open science platform infrastructure to collect and disseminate information relevant to the research communities battling the COVID-19 pandemic using its Coronavirus Knowledge Hub. [...]
Chinese case study suggests COVID-19 is not transmitted from pregnant mothers to newborns
Four babies born in Wuhan, the epicenter of the novel coronavirus, did not show signs of infection: Frontiers in Pediatrics [...]