Researchers Hope Experimental Gene Therapy Is An Answer To A Fatal Genetic Disorder Researchers believe gene therapy is poised to change the lives of thousands with the fatal genetic disorder Duchenne muscular dystrophy — thanks to over 40 years of scientist Jude Samulski's work. Jon Hamilton
North Carolina Couple Sews Transparent Masks To Help People With Hearing Loss Face masks may be a public health essential, but they come with some social downsides. They can be especially challenging for people with hearing loss, and one couple has come up with a solution. Yuki Noguchi
Growing Body Of Evidence Suggests Masks Protect Those Wearing Them, Too NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Dr. Monica Gandhi of the University of California, San Francisco, about growing evidence that masks help lower the severity of the coronavirus for those who wear them.
Early Oxford-AstraZeneca Coronavirus Vaccine Data 'Encouraging,' Scientists Say Testing in more than 1,000 people found the vaccine spurred an immune response and had no severe side effects. Larger trials are underway. Sydney Lupkin
As Talks Open On New Coronavirus Aid Bill, Trump To Return To Daily Briefings President Trump met with GOP congressional leaders, who are pushing for a much smaller relief package than Democrats. Citing TV ratings, Trump said he would resume daily press briefings. Brian Naylor
Kids Get Coronavirus, But Do They Spread It? We'll Find Out When Schools Reopen Studies show children have lower rates of COVID-19 and have milder symptoms than adults. But there's less information on how much kids spread the virus, which is key to safely reopen schools. Allison Aubrey
Gene Therapy Shows Promise For Hemophilia, But Could Be Most Expensive U.S. Drug Ever The first gene therapy for hemophilia could be approved by the FDA within six months, according to the drugmaker, raising hopes among families. But the drug's price could be $3 million per patient. Rob Stein
'The Last Of Us Part II' Presents An Accessible Apocalypse The Last of Us, released in 2013, was praised for its rich story and environment. The legacy of its sequel, out now, may be how many gamers are able to play it thanks to enhanced accessibility. Vincent Acovino
'A Wake-Up Call': States Battle New Surge In Coronavirus Cases Several U.S. states reported record-breaking case counts over the weekend. President Trump insisted again that the virus would "disappear." Scott Neuman
Texas Doctor Tells Story Depicting A Future After COVID-19 Dr. Sayed Tabatabai narrates his speculative fiction Twitter thread on what the world will look like post-pandemic.
