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A new study reveals how Staphylococcus aureus bacteria adopt a different diet when colonizing the lungs, suggesting a new treatment strategy for these often dangerous staph infections.
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Researchers from the NIH RECOVER Initiative have identified long COVID symptoms in kids and teens, which could ultimately lead to improved diagnoses and treatments for millions.
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A multinational research team led by Columbia University and the La Jolla Institute for Immunology has identified a novel viral target that could help combat the global resurgence of measles.
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A new Columbia study sheds light on factors that may have predisposed some patients to recover more slowly after COVID.
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- June 28, 2022
Community outreach and restricting online scheduling to certain zip codes helped increase vaccine uptake among Black and Hispanic residents, new study says.
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- June 27, 2022
Columbia scientists have joined a regional consortium to accelerate the development of new drugs that target SARS-CoV-2, other coronaviruses, and viruses that could lead to future pandemics.
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- June 21, 2022
Not sure about vaccinating your child? Get the facts from a Columbia pediatrician.
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- June 14, 2022
In the wake of the COVID pandemic, Anne Moscona is bringing an appreciation for public outreach to her upcoming role as president of the American Society for Virology.
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- April 7, 2022
Columbia researchers have uncovered how Gram-negative bacteria—which cause a variety of drug-resistant infections—build their protective outer layer, which could lead to more effective treatments.
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- April 4, 2022
Columbia infectious disease expert Marcus Pereira explains what’s known about the benefits of a second COVID vaccine booster.
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- March 25, 2022
A new type of ultraviolet light that is safe for people destroyed more than 98% of airborne microbes in a room within five minutes, a study found.
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- March 22, 2022
On March 28, world leaders and global health experts will gather for Columbia University’s second annual Virtual Symposium on Vaccines and Global Health.
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- March 15, 2022
COVID patients who remain unresponsive after receiving respiratory support may require long time periods to regain consciousness; delays are related to blood oxygen levels.
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- March 4, 2022
Columbia has helped launch New York City’s new Pandemic Response Institute, which will develop an equitable crisis response that doesn’t leave people behind.
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