Author: Claudinne Miller
Malaria Parasite Found in Medici Organ
Archeology.org Evidence of the parasite that causes a virulent type of malaria (Plasmodium falciparum) has been detected in a 500-year-old organ stored in a terracotta jar bearing the Medici family crest by researchers led by Albert Zink of Italy’s Institute for Mummy Studies, according to a Live Science report. Zink and his colleagues were working to match […]
Jun 14, 2023
Farm update
The sheep have finally arrived to our farm! Let me introduce you to the new crew… These are Southdown Babydoll sheep, they grow to be about 24″ tall and perfect for mowing the lawn in our vineyard. Right now they are enjoying the fresh greens in our pasture, and getting used to the new surroundings. […]
Jun 14, 2023
Designing a SARS-CoV-2 decoy
NIH Early in the COVID-19 pandemic, monoclonal antibodies played an important role in treating some people with severe disease. A combination of antibodies was also approved as a prevention strategy for people with certain immune system problems. As the SARS-CoV-2 virus continues to mutate, the spike protein it uses to enter human cells has changed […]
Jun 14, 2023
Marburg Virus Outbreaks in Equatorial Guinea and Tanzania Declared Over
Homeland Security Today In response to a request from the GREG, CDC deployed staff with expertise in viral hemorrhagic fevers (VHF) and laboratorians to set up a mobile lab. On February 13, 2023, the Government of Equatorial Guinea (GREG) declared a Marburg virus disease (MVD) outbreak, the country’s first outbreak of the disease. Cases were […]
Jun 14, 2023
Updated Covid vaccines need to target XBB omicron variants this fall, FDA staff says
CNBC U.S. Food and Drug Administration staff on Monday said updated Covid boosters should target XBB omicron subvariants for the upcoming fall and winter vaccination campaign. The U.S. should use a monovalent vaccine targeting either XBB.1.5, XBB.1.16, or XBB.2.3, collectively the dominant strains nationwide, the staff said in a briefing document. The FDA staff made the conclusion ahead of a meeting on Thursday, […]
Jun 14, 2023
New study reveals TikTok’s spread of COVID-19 misinformation
PhysOrg A new study recently published in the International Journal of Communication reveals how TikTok’s unique features have been used to spread COVID-19 misinformation. Unlike Twitter, which uses a text format, the micro-video format of TikTok makes it more difficult to detect deceptive information. That’s why I lean towards qualitative methods for deeply understanding how misinformation is […]
Jun 14, 2023
Weekly Covid Update
UNMC Dr. James Lawler reviews the data and trends regarding China’s COVID waves, U.S. wastewater, and how long COVID can negatively affect children and learning.
Jun 14, 2023
Why are vaccinated people contracting monkeypox? Is the vaccine effective?
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Jun 14, 2023
Thailand reports a nearly 500% increase in dengue in 2023
Outbreak News Today In a follow-up on the Thailand dengue fever situation in 2023, the Bureau of Epidemiology, Department of Disease Control (DDC) reports 19,503 total cases through June 7. This is an increase of 475 percent compared the the 3386 cases reported during the same period in 2022. The epidemic reached its highest level in three […]
Jun 14, 2023