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Rutgers researchers receive funding to study perceptions of a ban on menthol cigarettes

Rutgers researchers receive funding to study perceptions of a ban on menthol cigarettes

by Aubrey Whelan, The Philadelphia InquirerCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Rutgers University have received more than $7 million to study disinformation and marketing around a propose

Rutgers researchers receive funding to study perceptions of a ban on menthol cigarettes

by Aubrey Whelan, The Philadelphia InquirerCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Rutgers University have received more than $7 million to study disinformation and marketing around a propose
WHO declares JN.1 a COVID variant of interest as it spreads widely

WHO declares JN.1 a COVID variant of interest as it spreads widely

by Robin FosterThe new COVID variant known as JN.1 was named a "variant of interest" by the World Health Organization on Tuesday, which means health officials are now closely tracking its ra

WHO declares JN.1 a COVID variant of interest as it spreads widely

by Robin FosterThe new COVID variant known as JN.1 was named a "variant of interest" by the World Health Organization on Tuesday, which means health officials are now closely tracking its ra
Advanced laser spectroscopy detects falsified vaccines

Advanced laser spectroscopy detects falsified vaccines

byMedical Research CouncilLead author and CLF scientist, Dr Sara Mosca examining a vaccine vial. Credit: Helen Towrie, STFCAn international consortium of multidisciplinary researchers and specia

Advanced laser spectroscopy detects falsified vaccines

byMedical Research CouncilLead author and CLF scientist, Dr Sara Mosca examining a vaccine vial. Credit: Helen Towrie, STFCAn international consortium of multidisciplinary researchers and specia
Measles cases rose 79 percent globally last year: WHO

Measles cases rose 79 percent globally last year: WHO

Illustration of the virus which causes measles. Credit: CDC/ Allison M. Maiuri, MPH, CHESThe World Health Organization voiced alarm Tuesday at the rapid spread of measles, with more than 306,000 cases

Measles cases rose 79 percent globally last year: WHO

Illustration of the virus which causes measles. Credit: CDC/ Allison M. Maiuri, MPH, CHESThe World Health Organization voiced alarm Tuesday at the rapid spread of measles, with more than 306,000 cases
The Olympics: A Triumph of Human Spirit or Corporate Hypocrisy?

The Olympics: A Triumph of Human Spirit or Corporate Hypocrisy?

The Olympics never fails to provide remarkable stories. However, beneath the surface of these awe-inspiring feats lies a troubling narrative of corporate hypocrisy and public health concerns.

The Olympics: A Triumph of Human Spirit or Corporate Hypocrisy?

The Olympics never fails to provide remarkable stories. However, beneath the surface of these awe-inspiring feats lies a troubling narrative of corporate hypocrisy and public health concerns.
Addressing both flu and COVID-19 through a single, multitasking injection

Addressing both flu and COVID-19 through a single, multitasking injection

byPohang University of Science and TechnologyMechanism of antiviral action by the rhIL-7-hyFc recombinant protein. Credit: POSTECHIn preparation for the winter season last year, the Korean Medic

Addressing both flu and COVID-19 through a single, multitasking injection

byPohang University of Science and TechnologyMechanism of antiviral action by the rhIL-7-hyFc recombinant protein. Credit: POSTECHIn preparation for the winter season last year, the Korean Medic
Tobacco smoke exposure linked to increased risk of tuberculosis

Tobacco smoke exposure linked to increased risk of tuberculosis

by Brandon Chase,Massachusetts General HospitalAnalysis of BAL cells by flow cytometry. (A) The total number of viable BAL cells from non-smokers and smokers was assessed using a NucleoCounter (

Tobacco smoke exposure linked to increased risk of tuberculosis

by Brandon Chase,Massachusetts General HospitalAnalysis of BAL cells by flow cytometry. (A) The total number of viable BAL cells from non-smokers and smokers was assessed using a NucleoCounter (
SARS-CoV-2 igM and igG antibody detection using a colloidal gold immunochromatography assay

SARS-CoV-2 igM and igG antibody detection using a colloidal gold immunochromatography assay

by Compuscript LtdThe positive immunochromatography assay rate in different subgroups. Credit:Zoonoses(2023). DOI: 10.15212/ZOONOSES-2023-0020The COVID-19 pandemic, which was caused by SAR

SARS-CoV-2 igM and igG antibody detection using a colloidal gold immunochromatography assay

by Compuscript LtdThe positive immunochromatography assay rate in different subgroups. Credit:Zoonoses(2023). DOI: 10.15212/ZOONOSES-2023-0020The COVID-19 pandemic, which was caused by SAR
New rapid electronic diagnostic test for infectious diseases

New rapid electronic diagnostic test for infectious diseases

byUniversity of SurreyCredit:iScience(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2023.107570A new molecular test for bacteria and viruses, including SARS-CoV-2 has been developed by scientists at th

New rapid electronic diagnostic test for infectious diseases

byUniversity of SurreyCredit:iScience(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2023.107570A new molecular test for bacteria and viruses, including SARS-CoV-2 has been developed by scientists at th
Pathogens use force to breach immune defenses, study finds

Pathogens use force to breach immune defenses, study finds

by Kevin Fryling,Indiana UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSimilar to a burglar breaking a window to get into a house, Indiana University researchers have discovered a previously unknow

Pathogens use force to breach immune defenses, study finds

by Kevin Fryling,Indiana UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSimilar to a burglar breaking a window to get into a house, Indiana University researchers have discovered a previously unknow