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A graphic showing the COVID-19 virus and a hypodermic needle.

COVID Vaccines

COVID-19 Vaccines and Variants Explained

April 14, 2021

A photo of a box of Johnson and Johnson vaccines sitting on a shelf in a pharmacy

COVID Vaccines

Pausing J&J Vaccine Rollout Is a Move to Keep Public Trust

April 14, 2021

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Public Health

Ayanna Pressley, Elizabeth Warren to Headline Forum on Antiracism as Health Policy

April 5, 2021

Anna Honko mixes the nanosponges with live SARS-CoV-2 virus and lung cells at the NEIDL, evaluating how well the nanosponges can deter the novel coronavirus from infecting lung cells

Infectious Diseases

Where Is COVID Research Going Next?

March 26, 2021

A composite of all 11 illustrations that appear below. From left to right -- Top Row: an illustration showing a man wearing a mask on his computer video chatting with a doctor. Crutches are seen leaning against a wall. Two orange prescription bottles are sitting on the desk next to the man. They are are the only color in the otherwise black and white illustration; an illustration of a woman sitting a cubicle with yellow and pink colored post it notes. The notes are the only color in the otherwise black and white illustration. Behind the woman's cubicle appears her kitchen; an illustration of an outdoor cafe dining area with several tables of people eating and conversing. The yellow table tops are the only color in the otherwise black and white illustration; an illustration of four people working on a mural. One of them is on a lift working higher up on the wall. The word "Justice" appears in red on the mural and is the only color in the otherwise black and white illustration. Second Row: An illustration of someone filling out a ballot with the word "Vote" printed at the top. Their phone and a cup of coffee next to the ballot indicate they are filling the ballot out at home. A red and blue stripe on the ballot are the only color in the otherwise black and white illustration;an illustration of a woman holding a child in her lap while working at a laptop. The child is holding a brown teddy bear, which is the only color in the otherwise black and white illustration; an illustration of two vehicles driving past a field that has wind turbines in it. The greenish yellow color of the vehicles is the only color in the otherwise black and white illustration; a photo of two children completing schoolwork at a laptop computer. The blue color of the computer screen is the only color in the otherwise black and white illustration. Third Row: An illustration of hands with different skin tones with fingers open and palms facing forward. An equal sign appears in front of the hands. The different skin tones are the only color in the otherwise black and white illustration; a photo of a group of cyclists. The green wheels on their bikes are the only color in the otherwise black and white illustration; an illustration of two hands holding a bowl with a fork in it. Behind the hands appear a house, factory, and trucks -- illustrating the food supply chain. The skin tone of the hands is the only color in the otherwise black and white illustration; an illustration of two people facing one another with transparent heads. Lines are drawn connecting the inside of their heads illustrating empathy. Yellow circles in the center of each head are the only color in the otherwise black and white illustration.

Essay Collection

What if Real Change—for a Better World—Came from the Pandemic?

March 17, 2021

Photo of a pile of white, circular pills with a syringe resting on top; the background is completely light blue. Semaglutide can be administered in both forms.

Health & Medicine

Could Diabetes Drug Be a Game Changer in Treating Obesity?

March 6, 2021

A photo of Graham Grail smiling at the camera

Voice & Gender

How Testosterone Changes the Voices of Trans Men

March 3, 2021

Photo of three clear glass vials with silver covers and a syringe with the words “Johnson & Johnson” in red in the background.

Business & Health

When Competitors Collaborate, Who Wins? We All Do

March 2, 2021

A photo of Eric Lander standing at a podium in front of a back drop that reads "Office of the President Elect"

Science Leadership

From the Broad Institute to the White House: Eric Lander Makes Science Exciting

March 2, 2021

A photo of the clinical testing lab at BU. A woman stands in protective gear handling testtubes.

COVID CONTROL

BU Publishes Public Health Data from Its Fall 2020 COVID Surveillance Efforts

February 26, 2021

A portrait photo of Sarah Lipson sitting on a window ledge

Mental Health

Depression, Anxiety, Loneliness Are Peaking in College Students

February 17, 2021

A pair of gloved hands making a heart over a red background

Self-Care

Inspiring Stories on Practicing Self-Care This Valentine’s Day

February 11, 2021

A photo of a pair of crossed bandaids over a red background

Public Health

SPH’s Shine Lecture to Focus on the High Prices of America’s Emergency Rooms

February 10, 2021

A photo of the mask making machine producing masks

Innovation

This 10-Foot-Long Machine Churns Out 2,000 Face Masks an Hour

February 9, 2021

A healthcare worker administers a vaccine to a patient

COVID-19 Vaccine

Phase 2 of COVID Vaccines Is Here: What It Means for BU, and You

February 1, 2021

A composite of headshots (from left to right) of Catherine Klapperich, Uday Pal, and Stefan Hofmann

Research Accolades

Meet BU’s Newest AAAS Fellows

January 28, 2021

Photo of a person sitting with an at-home COVID test and booklet in their lap. They hold a swab and a tube; the booklet is labelled “coronavirus (COVID-19) Home Test”.

Coronavirus

Fast At-Home COVID-19 Tests Are Coming. But How Good Are They?

January 21, 2021

eople in cars line up to receive the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine from healthcare workers at a drive-thru site on January 13, 2021 in The Villages, Florida.

COVID-19 Vaccine

While COVID Vaccine Supplies Are Limited, Should Anyone Be Getting a Second Dose?

January 19, 2021

COVID-19 Vaccine

History Made as BU Gives First COVID-19 Vaccines

January 15, 2021

Photo of Joshua Barcoas of BMC getting a dose of the coronavirus vaccine. He sits in a chair with a blue face mask and his lanyard as a fellow healthcare worker gives him the shot.

Health & Medicine

BMC Begins Giving COVID-19 Vaccine to Staff

December 17, 2020

BMC Begins Giving COVID-19 Vaccine to Staff