How do epidemics spread and persist before and after introduction of a vaccine?
Modeling 40 years of measles dynamics demonstrates the complexity of epidemic spread and the impact of vaccinationCredit: Max S. Y. ...
Tag: Infectious/Emerging Diseases
Researchers’ method holds promise for brain study, better tests for viruses
Nanoparticles, lasers help stimulate brain, play key role in virus projectCredit: The University of Texas at Dallas University of Texas ...
Early-career researchers from preLights launch covidpreprints.com
The new website tracks landmark coronavirus studies throughout the pandemic on an interactive timeline.Credit: covidpreprints.com Cambridge, UK, 27 April 2020 ...
University of the Witwatersrand publishes first clinical data on COVID-19 in South Africa
This special issue of the Wits Journal of Clinical Medicine covers a range of aspects of the pandemic, from the ...
Unique Namibian trial finds smart interventions reduce malaria transmission by 75%
University of the Witwatersrand scientists along with Namibian, UK and US partners have shown how the smart application of existing ...
NUS-led team develops artificial intelligence platform to combat infectious diseases
Novel tool identifies optimal drug combination therapies at unprecedented speedCredit: National University of Singapore As the COVID-19 crisis continues to ...
Scientists uncover how Zika virus can spread through sexual contact
Virus finds hospitable environment in the cells that line the vaginaCredit: James Mungin Jr., Meharry Medical College Bethesda, MD - ...
‘Dirty’ mice could help make a more effective flu vaccine
Study suggests standard laboratory mice may lead scientists to overestimate vaccine efficacyCredit: David Meyerholz, University of Iowa Carver College of ...
UCLA scientists receive grants for COVID-19 research from California’s stem cell agency
Credit: Broad Stem Cell Research Center Three researchers at the Eli and Edythe Broad Center of Regenerative Medicine and Stem ...
Translating family planning and STI guidelines into computerized clinical decision support
New methodologies and tools may be applicable to additional global health concernsCredit: Regenstrief Institute INDIANAPOLIS - Regenstrief Institute has propelled ...
USask VIDO-InterVac awarded $23 million for COVID-19 vaccine research
Credit: University of Saskatchewan The University of Saskatchewan's VIDO-InterVac (Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization-International Vaccine Centre) has been awarded $23 ...
Indiana State Department of Health, IU partner on COVID-19 study
Study to include random sample testing for SARS-CoV-2 viral infections, antibodiesCredit: James Brosher, Indiana University INDIANAPOLIS -- The Indiana State ...
Syphilis eludes immune attack by altering a single gene
By shuffling DNA in and out of one gene, syphilis stays a step ahead of the immune system to resist ...
COVID-19 coronavirus could cost the US billions in medical expenses
Study shows hospitalizations, ventilators, and other health resources that patients would require could cost $654 billion if a majority of ...
Rice researchers look to ‘trap and zap’ coronavirus
Alvarez, Tao win National Science Foundation RAPID grant to upgrade filter technologyCredit: Jeff Fitlow/Rice University HOUSTON - (April 23, 2020) ...
University of Montana researchers work on COVID-19 vaccine
Credit: UM Photo by Tommy Martino MISSOULA - Researchers in the Center for Translational Medicine at the University of Montana ...
Search for drugs effective against COVID-19 includes UAB and Southern Research
The work centers around ReFRAME, a vast collection of drugs developed for other diseases that are already known to be ...
Inexpensive, portable detector identifies pathogens in minutes
Credit: Graphic courtesy Brian Cunningham CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Most viral test kits rely on labor- and time-intensive laboratory preparation and ...
Engineers share 3D-printed ventilator adapter design to help during COVID-19 pandemic
Credit: Binghamton University, State University of New York BINGHAMTON, NY -- Engineers at Binghamton University, State University of New York ...
NAU launches COVID-19 testing service center to evaluate new drugs to fight deadly virus
The Pathogen and Microbiome Institute at NAU is testing new drugs and decontamination agents against the SARS-CoV-2 virus to identify ...
