Research

Several months into the pandemic, much remains unclear. Here we will examine the latest findings on biological processes, virulence factors, COVID-19 pathways, and more as well as the use of sophisticated technologies to optimize analyses.

Biomarkers of COVID-19 Severity and Progression
Systems-level biological analysis and ML have advanced the search.
Infographic: Tools for COVID-19 Research
Learn about the contributions of reagents in COVID-19 research.
Determining the Cell Entry Mechanism of SARS-CoV-2
Insights could inform efforts to suppress virus’s spread.
Safe Handling of SARS-CoV-2 in the Lab
An outline of CDC recommendations for handling SARS-CoV-2 specimens.
Secondary Biomarkers in COVID-19
Predictive biomarkers to help prevent disease progression are needed.
Neutralizing Antibodies in the Fight against COVID-19
NAbs have potential as possible treatments and Dx targets.
Sequencing SARS-CoV-2 with WGS
Understanding, tracking, and treating rely on such quick analyses.
Returning to the Lab After (COVID-19) Shutdown
Tips on how to ensure reopening goes as smoothly as possible.
How SARS-CoV-2 Stacks Up Against Other Coronaviruses
Similarities and differences among the 7 human coronaviruses.
The Molecular Targets of SARS-CoV-2
A look at the many reagents for research into COVID-19 therapeutics.