Wealth and aging | COVID-19 antibodies | Gut bacteria and worm behavior

June 30, 2020 Edition COVID-19 is an emerging, rapidly evolving situation, and we at NIH are doing everything we can toward the development of diagnostics, therapeutics, and vaccines. You can find the latest public health information from CDC at www.coronavirus.gov and the latest research information from NIH at www.nih.gov/coronavirus. Meanwhile, science continues to progress on many other fronts, and we will continue to try to bring you stories across a wide range of topics. Lower wealth linked with faster physical and mental aging Older adults with less wealth had sharper declines in many measures of physical and mental health than those with more wealth. Potent antibodies found in people recovered from COVID-19 Although most people who recovered from COVID-19 had low levels of antibodies to SARS-CoV-2 in their blood, researchers identified potent infection-blocking antibodies. Gut bacteria influence behavior in worms Specific gut bacteria influenced eating decisions in worms by affecting their response to odors. The findings give insight into one way gut microbes may affect behavior. Popular Stories Novel coronavirus structure reveals targets for vaccines and treatments Study suggests new coronavirus may remain on surfaces for days Beneficial bacteria prevent recurring bacterial vaginosis How stress causes gray hair Cancer drug may reduce symptoms of severe COVID-19