When the virus that caused the COVID-19 pandemic first emerged, many scientists thought it would evolve slowly, like other coronaviruses. But that was one of the first big surprises from the virus ...

The rapid rise of the SARS-CoV-2 variant XFG this summer could make it the dominant strain by the start of the fall COVID season, but experts say current vaccines can likely handle the Omicron-based ...

SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19, infects cells by binding its spike protein to angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) receptors. Blocking this interaction with inhibitors could prevent ...

A Stanford-led team has found two antibodies that can work together to defeat all SARS-CoV-2 variants. More research is needed, but the approach could help in the development of treatments to keep ...

New cases of COVID-19 are increasing nationwide, fueled by the Stratus variant, an emerging offshoot of the Omicron variant. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the ...

Invivyd, Inc. has announced new in vitro data showing that its monoclonal antibody PEMGARDA™ (pemivibart) maintains effective neutralizing activity against the prevalent LP.8.1 variant of SARS-CoV-2, ...

Much of the message's information was misleading about a real variant of the virus that causes COVID-19.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A new COVID variant known as NB.1.8.1 has made landfall in the United States. As of late May, the variant, which was first ...

Covid has largely dropped out of the headlines, but the virus that causes it is still circulating. We ask what we should know about a new variant of SARS-CoV-2, the state of the Covid pandemic in 2025 ...