New ways of working bring scientists closer

The novel coronavirus pandemic has transformed the way scientists and researchers communicate, bringing the scientific community closer together.

Lawrence Young, a professor of molecular oncology at the University of Warwick in Coventry, said: "While science has always been a global effort, the coronavirus pandemic has created a worldwide response like no other in history.

"It has reinforced the need to set aside national and personal ambitions to openly share data and to work together to fight the virus. It has also highlighted how modern technology and the speed of information-sharing can be used to rapidly disseminate developments and data."