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Increase in pertussis outbreaks linked with vaccine exemptions, waning immunity
July 11, 2017 – A significant jump in the number of pertussis cases in the U.S. may be due to increasing numbers of nonmedical vaccine exemptions as well as waning immunity among those who have been vaccinated, according…
Scientists recreate extinct virus, sparking concern
After scientists at the University of Alberta put together from scratch a relative of the smallpox virus—horsepox—some experts are concerned that the ability to create such deadly pathogens will wind up in the wrong hands. Marc Lipsitch, professor…
Heverton Dutra named Pew Latin America fellow
Heverton Dutra, a researcher in immunology and infectious diseases from Brazil, has been named a member of the 2017 class of Pew Latin American Fellows in the Biomedical Sciences. The program provides two-year fellowships to talented Latin American…
A new discovery in the fight against tuberculosis
In this week's podcast we explore a new discovery in the fight against tuberculosis (TB). It's a disease that infects more than 10 million people a year—killing nearly two million.
Revisiting Zika
In this week's episode, we speak with Marcia Castro, associate professor of demography in the Department of Global Health and Population at Harvard Chan School. With Castro's help, we’ll take a look at the lingering impact of Zika,…
New finding could aid fight against tuberculosis
A single protein appears responsible for the ability of some tuberculosis-causing bacteria to evade antibiotics, according to a new study from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. The finding suggests that blocking this protein may help shorten…
The Minnesota measles outbreak
Health officials in Minnesota are now grappling with that state's largest measles outbreak in several decades. In this week's podcast, we get perspective on the outbreak from childhood vaccine expert Marie McCormick.
Zika virus likely present in Americas long before 2015-16 epidemic
The Zika virus circulated in many regions of the Americas for months before cases were detected, according to a study from an international research team from the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard and collaborating institutions. Lead author…
The power of biology
Deepali Ravel, PhD '17, studies the malaria parasite and believes biology can be a powerful tool for addressing global health problems.
Zika virus found to be circulating in Africa for decades
May 24, 2017—Few researchers studied the Zika virus (ZIKV) before an outbreak that started in Brazil two years ago spread to 40 countries and territories throughout Latin America and infected more than one million people. A new study…
