Long COVID: How researchers are zeroing in on the self-targeted immune attacks that may lurk behind it

A new study finds that misdirected immune responses can persist for months in those who are suffering from long COVID-19.

Matthew Woodruff, Instructor of Human Immunology, Emory University • conversation
Aug. 31, 2022 ~9 min

Low vaccine booster rates are now a key factor in COVID-19 deaths – and racial disparities in booster rates persist

Early on, public health messaging focused on the need for vaccines to combat COVID-19. But far less attention has been given to the role of boosters in preventing deaths and reducing inequities.

Rafeya Raquib, Research Fellow in Global Health, Boston University • conversation
Aug. 30, 2022 ~8 min


Using AI to predict COVID surges

MGH, Broad researchers develop Big Data tool that can predict which COVID variants will likely become dominant.

Alvin Powell • harvard
Aug. 29, 2022 ~12 min

Racial discrimination during COVID led to rise in depression

Those who experienced discrimination early in the pandemic had increased odds of moderate to severe depression and suicidal ideation, compared to those who reported no discrimination.

Randy Young • harvard
Aug. 29, 2022 ~4 min

Coating keeps killing viruses and bacteria for months

A coating derived from tea tree and cinnamon oils quickly kills bacteria and viruses like SARS-CoV-2, E. coli, and MRSA and keeps killing them for months.

Gabe Cherry-Michigan • futurity
Aug. 26, 2022 ~7 min

COVID distress upped vax rates, but not distancing

People more distressed during the COVID-19 pandemic were less likely to follow distancing guidelines, but more likely to get vaccinated.

Brandie Jefferson-WUSTL • futurity
Aug. 26, 2022 ~7 min

Assay determines the percentage of Omicron, other variants in Covid wastewater

Developed by the Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology, the assay can provide new details about the type of SARS-CoV-2 circulating in a community.

Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology • mit
Aug. 25, 2022 ~11 min

Use 2 big rubber bands to majorly improve a surgical mask

Hacking a surgical mask with two eight-inch rubber bands can "has the potential to save lives and preserve wellness," say researchers.

U. Michigan • futurity
Aug. 25, 2022 ~5 min


Use 2 big rubber bands to majorly improve a surgical mask

Hacking a surgical mask with two eight-inch rubber bands can "has the potential to save lives and preserve wellness," say researchers.

U. Michigan • futurity
Aug. 25, 2022 ~5 min

Misinformation is a common thread between the COVID-19 and HIV/AIDS pandemics – with deadly consequences

The spread of misinformation in many pandemics, including the smallpox and 1918 influenza outbreaks, have undermined efforts to contain infections and prevent deaths.

Cristian Apetrei, Professor of Immunology, Infectious Diseases and Microbiology, University of Pittsburgh Health Sciences • conversation
Aug. 24, 2022 ~9 min

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