2 common plant extracts shield cells from COVID

Extracts from the flowers of two common wild plants block the virus that causes COVID from entering human cells.

Carol Clark-Emory • futurity
Feb. 13, 2023 ~9 min

How do you make a universal flu vaccine? A microbiologist explains the challenges, and how mRNA could offer a promising solution

Annual flu vaccines are in a constant race against a rapidly mutating virus that may one day cause the next pandemic. A one-time vaccine protecting against all variants could give humanity a leg up.

Deborah Fuller, Professor of Microbiology, School of Medicine, University of Washington • conversation
Feb. 7, 2023 ~8 min


Faeces, urine and sweat – just how gross are hot tubs? A microbiologist explains

Relaxing in filth – you may never want to use a Jacuzzi or hot tub again after reading this.

Primrose Freestone, Senior Lecturer in Clinical Microbiology, University of Leicester • conversation
Feb. 7, 2023 ~7 min

There are just 7 long COVID symptoms

Out of the 47 top-reported "long-COVID" symptoms, researchers were surprised to find only seven that were directly related to the virus.

Eric Stann-Missouri • futurity
Jan. 31, 2023 ~6 min

FDA advisory committee votes unanimously in favor of a one-shot COVID-19 vaccine approach – 5 questions answered

Many questions remain about next steps for US vaccine policy. But the FDA advisory panel’s hearty endorsement of a single-composition COVID-19 vaccine represents a pivotal step.

Matthew Woodruff, Instructor of Human Immunology, Emory University • conversation
Jan. 27, 2023 ~9 min

What’s up with the high price of eggs?

Three main factors are driving up cost of eggs, says Gregory Archer. It could take months for things to get back to normal.

Laura Muntean-Texas A&M • futurity
Jan. 27, 2023 ~3 min

Australian black swans at high risk of avian flu

The immune system of black swans leaves them particularly vulnerable to avian flu. When exposed, the virus could kill them within three days.

U. Queensland • futurity
Jan. 26, 2023 ~3 min

There were fewer MIS-C cases during Omicron than Delta

Fewer children had MIS-C during the Omicron wave of the pandemic than the Delta wave and cases were also milder, a new study shows.

Ellen Goldbaum-Buffalo • futurity
Jan. 26, 2023 ~9 min


B cell ‘boot camp’ insights could inform future vaccines

New research sheds light on microscopic training grounds that allow B cells to perfect the antibodies they use against viruses and bacteria.

Rockefeller University • futurity
Jan. 19, 2023 ~7 min

Printable sensors glow when they detect viruses or other dangers

New sensors could lead to virus-detecting drones or even clothes that help diagnose diseases like breast cancer, researchers say.

Mike Silver-Tufts • futurity
Jan. 18, 2023 ~8 min

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