Animal studies are essential for advancing medicine and science. This includes the current global quest for treatments and a vaccine to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. Below are recent news stories that feature the role of animals in this important work.
March 30, 2020
GEN News: COVID-19 Reinfection Not a Concern, Monkey Study Suggests
March 28, 2020
ABC News: Inside a laboratory where the coronavirus is being studied
ABC News: Senior scientist at primate research center explains his role in fighting coronavirus
The Sacramento Bee: UC Davis researchers rushing to develop new treatments to stop coronavirus spread
Forbes: How Colleges Are Stepping Up To Fight COVID-19
March 27, 2020
The Guardian: It’s a razor’s edge we’re walking’: inside the race to develop a coronavirus vaccine
March 26, 2020
Several News Outlets: Dr. Anthony Fauci, M.D., Comments on the Critical Role of Animals in Developing a COVID-19 Vaccine. Video below:
Science Magazine: Race to find COVID-19 treatments accelerates
BBC: Coronavirus: Pangolins found to carry viruses related to Covid-19
Triangle Business Journal: Duke University Hospital to test potential COVID-19 treatment on patients
March 25, 2020
Forbes: Timeline Shows 3 Paths To COVID-19 Treatment And Prevention (INFOGRAPHIC)
MedCity News: Vir Bio aims to launch Covid-19 antibody studies this summer
Science Daily: COVID-19: Stopgap measure to treat respiratory distress
The Atlantic: How the Pandemic Will End
The Guardian: Coronavirus vaccine: when will it be ready?
World Economic Forum: Coronavirus vaccine: how soon will we have one?
March 19, 2020
UC Davis: Researchers Race to Develop Coronavirus Solutions
March 18, 2020
The Mercury News: Letter: I know lab animals are crucial in finding a COVID-19 vaccine
March 14, 2020
The New York Times : These Lab Animals Will Help Fight Coronavirus