William Hanage on COVID lessons we still need to learn

Harvard epidemiologist looks back and ahead.

Alvin Powell • harvard
March 16, 2023 ~9 min

Skull channels key to detection of brain infection, injury

Researchers have found that “brain water” can exit through tiny channels to reach the skull’s bone marrow, which can detect infection or injury.

Tracy Hampton • harvard
May 2, 2022 ~3 min


Omicron’s ‘milder’ infections likely due to more population immunity

The “milder” outcomes of Omicron are likely due to more population immunity rather than the virus’ properties, according to new research.

Nicole Rura • harvard
Feb. 2, 2022 ~3 min

No Omicron immunity without booster, study finds

Traditional dosing regimens of COVID-19 vaccines available in the United States do not produce antibodies capable of recognizing and neutralizing the Omicron variant, reports a new study.

Harvard Gazette • harvard
Jan. 7, 2022 ~5 min

A way to manage surge in nursing home COVID-19 cases

Efforts to protect nursing home patients should include moving residents from facilities and increased testing, said Harvard epidemiologist Michael Mina.

Al Powell • harvard
April 6, 2020 ~8 min

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