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In the last few months, scientists have moved at an unprecedented speed to learn as much as they can about the coronavirus. The good news is new information has been coming out really fast. But that also makes it tough to stay up to date. The Atlantic's Science Reporter, Ed Yong, tells Short Wave host Maddie Sofia one reason the virus spreads so well might have to do with an enzyme found in many human tissues.
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