All articles related to "Immunology and Infectious Diseases":

A Shot in the Arm

Vaccines are underfunded, understudied, and underappreciated as a vital tool in public health. could COVID-19 be the start of a vaccine renaissance?

We're better off with mRNA vaccines

The technology that is helping us combat COVID-19 is also poised to help us tackle tough infectious and non-infectious diseases. Immunologist Sarah Fortune explains how these vaccines work, and how the mRNA platform could transform the prevention and…

A sharp drop in flu cases during COVID-19 pandemic

Precautions taken to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, including wearing masks and distancing, are likely the major reason for a steep decline of flu cases in the U.S., according to experts. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)…

‘An enormous victory for public health’

December 17, 2020—Jaap Goudsmit, adjunct professor of epidemiology and infectious diseases, is chief scientific officer of the Human Immunomics Initiative, a joint project between Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and the Human Vaccines Project. He is…

Op-ed: Humidity can aid in the fight against COVID-19

Maintaining relative humidity in the 40%-60% range in indoor spaces could help slow the spread of the coronavirus this winter, according to a November 18, 2020 Washington Post opinion piece co-authored by Joseph Allen, associate professor of exposure…

Commentary: How Biden can change the course of global health

President-elect Joe Biden has a rare opportunity to revitalize global health leadership during his time in office and he should pursue ambitious efforts that target the COVID-19 pandemic and address structural issues that have hindered global health for…