viruses

A red and gray machine is attached to wires and has clear bottles of liquid on top. A tray of test tubes is partially visible in the machine.

Mar 8, 2023

Going viral

The North Carolina Viral Vector Initiative in Research and Learning builds partnerships among academia, industry and government to become a boon to the biomanufacturing of viral vectors in the state and beyond.

College of Engineering aerial view of campus.

Feb 20, 2023

CDC and Joint BME collaboration yields potential long-term HIV protection

Since 2017, the Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering at UNC-Chapel Hill and NC State University, has been working with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to develop an injectable implant that can release HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) medications into the body for a long period of time.

Feb 10, 2023

Inhalable ‘SHIELD’ protects lungs against COVID-19, flu viruses

Researchers develop an inhalable powder that could protect lungs and airways from viral invasion.

Masked and gloved researcher conducts tests in environmental lab.

Dec 7, 2022

Tracking COVID-19

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, researchers are taking a look at our waste — specifically regional wastewater — to get a better view of outbreaks and trends to help ensure local communities have the information they need when making public health decisions.

Exterior photo of pedestrians with focus on several wearing face masks.

Sep 20, 2022

Why are we seeing so many public health challenges? And what can we do about it?

From polio to scarlet fever, the world is seeing an increase in public health challenges. Why?

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Aug 10, 2022

Should I be worried about monkeypox? And what exactly is monkeypox anyway?

How contagious is monkeypox? How dangerous is it? Experts answer your questions.