Nature is the world's original pharmacy – returning to medicine's roots could help fill drug discovery gaps
With the dual threats of antibiotic resistance and emerging pandemics, finding new drugs becomes even more urgent. A trove of medicines may be lying under our nose.
Ashu Tripathi, Director, Natural Product Discovery Core; Assistant Professor/ Research of Medicinal Chemistry, University of Michigan •
conversation
July 27, 2022 • ~9 min
July 27, 2022 • ~9 min
How the omicron subvariant BA.5 became a master of disguise – and what it means for the current COVID-19 surge
Face masks are still an effective way to help stop the spread of the BA.5 subvariant.
Suresh V. Kuchipudi, Professor and Chair of Emerging Infectious Diseases, Penn State •
conversation
July 26, 2022 • ~8 min
July 26, 2022 • ~8 min
Biden tests positive for COVID-19: An infectious disease doctor explains the risks and treatments available for the 79-year-old president
According to a letter from Biden’s doctor, the president has a runny nose, mild fatigue and a slight cough. The letter also noted that Biden began taking an antiviral drug the morning he tested positive.
Patrick Jackson, Assistant Professor of Infectious Diseases, University of Virginia •
conversation
July 21, 2022 • ~7 min
July 21, 2022 • ~7 min
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