COVID-19 transmission chains in the UK accurately traced using genomic epidemiology
Their analysis draws on >50k virus genome sequences – 26k of which were gathered through the COVID-19 Genomics UK (COG-UK) consortium
Digital tool to dial back COVID-19 anxiety, depression and alcohol use
With more than a third of Australians now drinking alcohol daily, compared to 6 per cent pre-COVID-19, researchers are developing a digital tool to help communities manage the ongoing impacts of COVID-19.
Children learned ‘little or nothing’ during school closures, despite online learning
School closures in the last year have led to serious learning losses, with primary-age school pupils making virtually no progress studying at home...
A comprehensive map of the SARS-CoV-2 genome
MIT researchers have determined the virus’ protein-coding gene set and analyzed new mutations’ likelihood of helping the virus adapt.
Monash researcher part of an international team behind a fast 20 minute, hand held...
A Monash researcher is part of an international consortium of scientists that has developed a CRISPR-based COVID-19 diagnostic test that, with the help of a smartphone camera...
Covid modellers win University of Canterbury research medal
Two University of Canterbury mathematicians who helped develop world-leading modelling to guide New Zealand’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic have won a prestigious award.
OPINION: COVID restrictions may be easing, but the pandemic isn’t over yet
Many countries are winding back COVID-19 restrictions, but governments should be continuing to promote the importance of voluntary mask use and catching up outdoors.
COVID-19 drug trial results released
Researchers from the University of Southampton, University of Oxford and Cardiff University have released findings from a clinical trial investigating the effectiveness of the antiviral treatment molnupiravir against COVID-19...
New study reveals the effects of lockdowns in shaping socioeconomic behaviours
Monash University research has found that campus-wide lockdowns at universities based in Northern China during the COVID-19 pandemic impacted university students' value of trust, honesty...
As COVID cases rise, rates should stay low
With a surge in coronavirus cases in Victoria and other states, there is a strong reason to keep the official cash rate on hold, according to The Australian National University's Shadow RBA.
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