Chemists gain new insights into the behavior of water in an influenza virus channel
Research on how water behaves in a proton channel provides possible new avenues for flu treatment.
Ultrasound has potential to damage coronaviruses, study finds
Simulations show ultrasound waves at medical imaging frequencies can cause the virus’ shell and spikes to collapse and rupture.
A step toward a universal flu vaccine
With computer models and lab experiments, researchers are working on a strategy for vaccines that could protect against any influenza virus.
Covid-19 diagnostic based on MIT technology might be tested on patient samples soon
A variety of MIT research projects could aid efforts to detect and prevent the spread of coronavirus.
Study: To slow an epidemic, focus on handwashing
Improving the rate of handwashing at just 10 major airports could significantly slow the spread of a viral disease, researchers estimate.
MIT Medical shatters previous one-day flu-shot record
During the community flu clinic on Oct. 3, at least 9,378 people on campus had received vaccinations — an average of one shot every 3.8 seconds.
Cholesterol helps flu virus escape through host cell’s membrane
Study could shed light on how many other proteins bind with membrane cholesterol.
MIT Medical shatters one-day flu shot record
This year’s clinic lived up to its reputation as one of the most efficient operations at MIT.
Biochemists discover mechanism that helps flu viruses evolve
Influenza viruses can hijack host cellular machinery to help mutated viral proteins fold and function.
Tracking the spread of bird flu
Asian flu strains can enter North America through Alaska, study finds.
Nearly 5,000 shots given at first campus flu clinic of 2016
Second clinic to take place Thursday, Oct. 20, at the Stratton Student Center.
Engineers design programmable RNA vaccines
Tests in mice show the vaccines work against Ebola, influenza, and a common parasite.
Sneezing produces complex fluid cascade, not a simple spray
High-speed imaging shows how fluid breaks apart in air, may help identify super-spreaders.
More than 5,000 shots given at first campus flu clinic of the semester
A second clinic will take place Friday, Oct. 16 in the Stratton Student Center.