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Pioneering Research from Boston University

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December 2, 2021

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December 1, 2021

photo of the BU variant sequencing team working with COVID tests and tracking the genetic lineage of the coronavirus amidst our community and identifying variants of concern such as Delta and Omicron.

PANDEMIC

Omicron Variant: “A Little Too Much Hype, Saying This Is the Next Scary Thing”

November 30, 2021

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November 30, 2021

photo of André de Quadros, choir director and teacher of music in the BU prison education program, looking at the camera with a stoic expression. He wears black, rectangular glasses and a light blue collared shirt.

Social Justice

Human Rights Activist and Music Educator André de Quadros Recognized for Career Dedicated to Justice and the Arts

November 29, 2021

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November 29, 2021

Screenshot of Kat J. McAlpine, Nahid Bhadelia, and Syra Madad talking via Zoom. All 3 look at the screen with backgrounds blurred. White triangle play button is overlaid.

COVID Boosters

With COVID-19 Booster Shots Recommended for All US Adults, Infectious Disease Experts Weigh In

November 24, 2021

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November 24, 2021

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November 23, 2021

photo of a blue-gloved hand holding a clear petri dish of yeasts. The white yeast lie in criss-crossed pattern and the hand adds a contrast to make it clearer to see them.

Innovation

Five Studies Pushing the Limits of Science

November 17, 2021

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November 17, 2021

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November 15, 2021

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Transgender Health

How Does Testosterone Therapy Change the Voices of Transgender Men?

November 15, 2021

COVID ON CAMPUS

BU COVID Update: Most Coughs, Sniffles, and Sore Throats Are Other Illnesses, Not COVID

November 5, 2021

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November 5, 2021

Image of a microfluidic device, a tiny circuit boards for analyzing liquids, running. a red, yellow, and blue liquid come together from 3 different to meet in the center and combine to create a new chemical that streams through a new tube in tiny droplets

Biological Engineering

Behind the Scenes at BU: Microfluidic Devices, Synthetic Biology’s Secret Weapon

November 5, 2021

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November 4, 2021

Doug Densmore poses with arms crossed for a photo in front of a light blue wall. He wears a burgundy sweater and smiles at the camera.

STEM OUTREACH

Jump-starting Biotechnology Careers for Boston High School Students

November 4, 2021

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November 1, 2021

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October 28, 2021