Scientists find that human embryos are vulnerable to COVID

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	Scientists find that human embryos are vulnerable to COVID A University of California, Riverside study reports that cells in the earliest stages of human development could be susceptible to infection by SARS-CoV-2, which causes COVID-19, offering new insight into how the virus interacts with developing human tissues and why that may matter for pregnancy research.

	Temporary pandemic changes did not alter long-term fathering roles In the years following the COVID-19 pandemic, much has been said about how the lockdowns created conditions for dual-parent families to spend more time at home with their children.

	The handbook that can prepare countries for the next pandemic As the COVID-19 pandemic wreaked havoc and lives were at stake, the advice experts gave to decision-makers became indispensable.

			Genomic tool TRACS improves tracking of microbial transmission patterns The research, published today (24 April) in Nature Microbiology, describes how the new tool, called TRAnsmision Clustering of Strains (TRACS), uses genomics to distinguish between closely related bacterial strains.

			Harvard scientists create first detailed map of smell receptors For most of us, the sense of smell is an integral part of everyday life; it plays a critical role in providing information about our surroundings, alerting us to potential dangers, enhancing our sense of taste, and evoking emotions and memories.

			Digital media preferences influence public beliefs about vaccines People who follow "new right" media outlets are more than twice as likely to be vaccine-hesitant compared to those who never engage with those outlets, a new Johns Hopkins University study finds.

	How multi-omics is changing what scientists can see in the human immune system Human systems immunology is using multi-omics, single-cell tools, spatial technologies, and AI to decode immune responses across real-world human cohorts. The review highlights major opportunities for biomarker discovery and precision medicine, while stressing the need for rigorous study design, validation, and careful interpretation.

	Portable MiniDock MTB delivers tuberculosis results in thirty minutes Drugs to treat tuberculosis have been around for more than 75 years, yet it remains the world's top infectious disease killer.

	Sickness behavior may be a coordinated whole organism immune strategy Symptoms such as fatigue, loss of appetite, altered sleep, and social withdrawal are often treated as inconvenient side effects of infection.

	New genetic tool tracks how bacteria spread between people The research, published on April 24th, 2026, in Nature Microbiology, describes how the new tool, called TRAnsmision Clustering of Strains (TRACS), uses genomics to distinguish between closely related bacterial strains.

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