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A pandemic is a global disease outbreak. During a pandemic, transmission can be anticipated in the workplace, not only from patient to workers in health care settings, but also among co-workers in general work settings. A pandemic would cause high levels of illness, death, social disruption, and economic loss. Everyday life would be disrupted because so many people in so many places become seriously ill at the same time. Impacts could range from school and business closings to the interruption of basic services such as public transportation and food delivery.

Study investigates whether coinfection with multiple SARS-CoV-2 variants exists in COVID-19 patients

A new study shows that multiple variants of this virus may coinfect the same patient, using both genomic sequencing data and computational models.

30 Mar 2022

Lung abnormalities may remain detectable long after COVID-19 pneumonia

Some people recovering from COVID-19 pneumonia have CT evidence of damage to their lungs that persists a full year after the onset of symptoms, according to a new study published in the journal Radiology.

30 Mar 2022

Novel sensor could revolutionize COVID-19 virus testing

A COVID-19 sensor developed at Johns Hopkins University could revolutionize virus testing by adding accuracy and speed to a process that frustrated many during the pandemic.

30 Mar 2022

A ferritin nanoparticle candidate vaccine for COVID

In a recent study published on the bioRxiv* preprint server, the immunogenicity, and effectiveness of SARS-CoV-2 spike ferritin nanoparticle (SpFN) adjuvanted with aluminum hydroxide (AlOH3) or Army Liposomal Formulation QS-21 (ALFQ) in a cynomolgus macaque (CM) COVID-19 model was evaluated.

30 Mar 2022

SARS-CoV-2 nucleocapsid protein linked to COVID-19 severity

The emergence of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) that causes respiratory coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) triggered an unprecedented public health emergency. Human mobility patterns were fundamental to the spread of SARS-CoV-2 globally. The situation is particularly acute in a country like Saudi Arabia, which has seen more than 750,000 cases and over 9,000 deaths as of March 30th, 2022.

29 Mar 2022

A bioinformatics approach for detecting SARS-CoV-2 co-infections

Researchers discuss a novel bioinformatics-based method for the detection of SARS-CoV-2 co-infections with the Delta and Omicron variants.

29 Mar 2022

U-M virtual event series aims to explore racialized disparities stemming from the pandemic

The University of Michigan’s Ford School of Public Policy is kicking off a virtual event series with a discussion about the local impact of safety nets on communities of color during the COVID-19 pandemic.

29 Mar 2022

COVID-19 pandemic had substantial effect on TB trends in the United States

In the United States, reported tuberculosis (TB) disease diagnoses fell 20% in 2020 and remained 13% lower in 2021 than TB disease diagnoses made prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to preliminary CDC data published today.

29 Mar 2022

FDA requests nearly 34% increase in funding as part of the President’s fiscal year 2023 budget

Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced it is requesting a total budget of $8.4 billion as part of the President's fiscal year (FY) 2023 budget - a nearly 34% ($2.1 billion) increase over the agency's FY 2022 appropriated funding level for investments in critical public health modernization, core food safety and medical product safety programs and other vital public health infrastructure.

29 Mar 2022

Government provides new guidance for living with COVID

People at risk of serious illness from COVID-19, and eligible for treatments, will continue to get free tests to use if they develop symptoms, along with NHS and adult social care staff and those in other high-risk settings, Health and Social Care Secretary Sajid Javid announced today (Tuesday 29 March).

29 Mar 2022

Disinfectant use by pregnant women may increase risk for asthma and eczema in children

Use of disinfectants by pregnant women may be a risk factor for asthma and eczema in their children, finds a population study, published online in Occupational & Environmental Medicine.

29 Mar 2022

New study highlights the need for UK-US collaboration to address global cancer burden

A new study by leading researchers in the UK and the US has highlighted the critical need for more strategic collaboration between these two global powerhouses of cancer research to address one of the most common causes of premature death worldwide.

29 Mar 2022

Study shows potential inhibition of SARS-CoV-2 main protease by natural phytochemicals

A new study assessed the molecular dynamics of potentially active natural phytochemicals to target the SARS-CoV-2 main protease.

29 Mar 2022

Utilizing AI to Accelerate the Field of High Content Analysis

In this interview, we speak to Araceli Biosciences about their latest product the Araceli Endeavor, and how its revolutionizing the field of high content screening.

From Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening (SLAS) 29 Mar 2022

Study investigates SARS-CoV-2 infection in Swiss stray cats

Recently, researchers surveyed the prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 infection in Swiss stray cats.

29 Mar 2022

Characterization of the different expressed RNAseq variants in SARS-CoV-2 infected patients

A recent study analyzed the RNAseq variants of COVID-19 patients and healthy donors.

29 Mar 2022

Colorado doubles down on abortion rights as other states — and the high court — reconsider

With the Supreme Court expected to overturn or severely weaken its landmark Roe v. Wade decision, clinics in Colorado are preparing for an increase in the number of out-of-state residents seeking abortions, and lawmakers are cementing abortion access protections in state law.

29 Mar 2022

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Study investigates whether coinfection with multiple SARS-CoV-2 variants exists in COVID-19 patients

Lung abnormalities may remain detectable long after COVID-19 pneumonia

Novel sensor could revolutionize COVID-19 virus testing

A ferritin nanoparticle candidate vaccine for COVID

SARS-CoV-2 nucleocapsid protein linked to COVID-19 severity

A bioinformatics approach for detecting SARS-CoV-2 co-infections

U-M virtual event series aims to explore racialized disparities stemming from the pandemic

COVID-19 pandemic had substantial effect on TB trends in the United States

FDA requests nearly 34% increase in funding as part of the President’s fiscal year 2023 budget

Government provides new guidance for living with COVID

Disinfectant use by pregnant women may increase risk for asthma and eczema in children

New study highlights the need for UK-US collaboration to address global cancer burden

Study shows potential inhibition of SARS-CoV-2 main protease by natural phytochemicals

Utilizing AI to Accelerate the Field of High Content Analysis

Study investigates SARS-CoV-2 infection in Swiss stray cats

Characterization of the different expressed RNAseq variants in SARS-CoV-2 infected patients

Colorado doubles down on abortion rights as other states — and the high court — reconsider

Immune response dynamics following COVID-19 heterologous and homologous vaccinations

Newcastle disease virus-based trivalent vaccine found to be effective across SARS-CoV-2 variants in mice

Association between the COVID-19 pandemic and inflammatory bowel disease presentation in New York City

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