Back in the summer, Dr. Michael Mina made a deal with a cold storage company. With many of its restaurant clients closed down, the firm had freezers to spare. And Dr. Mina, an epidemiologist at
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Alzheimer’s Prediction May Be Found in Writing Tests
Is it possible to predict who will develop Alzheimer’s disease simply by looking at writing patterns years before there are symptoms? According to a new study by IBM researchers, the answer is yes. And, they
Read moreTravel and Coronavirus Testing: Your Questions Answered
For those who must travel, or those who are itching to do so, airlines and airports are increasingly offering ways to get tested for the coronavirus ahead of a trip. Taking a test can assure
Read moreWhy You Shouldn’t Worry About Studies Showing Waning Coronavirus Antibodies
The portion of people in Britain with detectable antibodies to the coronavirus fell by roughly 27 percent over a period of three months this summer, researchers reported Monday, prompting fears that immunity to the virus
Read moreThe White House Bet on Abbott’s Rapid Tests. It Didn’t Work Out.
After months of crowded events and often maskless encounters, a growing number of top government officials, including President Trump, and their close contacts have tested positive for the coronavirus. The fault for the outbreak lies
Read more‘Testing Hell’: Gift of Devices to Nursing Homes Brings New Problems
The federal government sent free rapid-test machines to 14,000 facilities. But they have come with unexpected costs, cumbersome reporting rules and questions about accuracy. By Andrew Jacobs After months of enduring a dearth of protective
Read moreHow Companies Are Getting Speedy Coronavirus Tests for Employees
Intermediaries are finding labs with capacity for companies seeking to make sure workers are virus-free. But many employers choose to avoid the cost. By Noam Scheiber As businesses try to recover from the pandemic’s economic
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