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Disease Prevention
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Model with unprecedented detail to study the blood–brain barrier
“Brain-on-a-chip” shows minute-by-minute how the blood–brain barrier reacts to high levels of inflammation.
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Large-scale recoding of virus genomes has the potential for use in vaccine design.
A nasal spray to prevent viral infection
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Warmer temperatures lessen COVID-19 spread, but control measures still needed
Study shows that temperature changes have a smaller effect on transmission than policy interventions like lockdowns and social distancing.
A smart microneedle patch to monitor and manage diabetes
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Breaching the wall: How malaria parasites enter the human brain
Researchers uncover how malaria infiltrates the blood–brain barrier and contributes to disease severity.
Delaying second dose of COVID-19 vaccine has benefits in the short term, but depends on immunity
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