Proving viability of injection-free microneedle for single-administration of vaccines

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A single-use, self-administered microneedle technology developed by UConn faculty to provide immunization against infectious diseases has recently been validated by preclinical research trials. Recently published in Nature Biomedical Engineering, the development and preclinical testing of the microneedle patches was reported by UConn researchers in the lab of Thanh Nguyen, assistant professor in the Departments of Mechanical Engineering and Biomedical Engineering. […]

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Researcher investigates preparedness for new disease outbreaks in South Korea

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The availability of adequate health care facilities is one of the most important factors that public-health policymakers grapple with when preparing for infectious disease outbreaks such as COVID-19. And one of the most critical resources for controlling infectious respiratory diseases is the negative-pressure isolation room (NPIR). In a new study published online July 8 and in the November print issue […]

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Oxford vaccine results are in: Now we need to make sure it is used

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The Oxford vaccine—developed in partnership with AstraZeneca—stops 70% of people developing COVID symptoms. And, depending on how the doses are given, may even protect up to 90% of people. This follows recent announcements from Pfizer and from Moderna that their vaccines provide greater than 90% efficacy. The positive news about COVID-19 vaccines has been met with unbridled joy in most […]

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A sulfur molecule to block the coronavirus

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The cell membrane is impermeable to viruses—to get inside and infect a cell, they use a range of strategies to exploit the cellular and biochemical properties of the membranes. The thiol-mediated uptake of organic molecules similar to alcohols, where oxygen is replaced by a sulfur atom, is one such entry mechanisms used by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), as demonstrated […]

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Spain PM says virus battle plan ‘is working’

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Spain’s strategy to curb a rise in coronavirus infections “is working”, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said Sunday as he unveiled details of plans to vaccinate much of the population next year. The country has recorded less than 400 COVID-19 cases per 100,000 inhabitants over the last 14 days, compared to nearly 530 cases at the start of the month, he […]

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