Biology is in the air including (Corona Virus)
Virtually all of us have been on a plane, in a bus or in a car, when someone nearby coughs or sneezes. Sometimes he covers his mouth, other [...]
Using Building Energy and Smart Thermostat Data to Evaluate Indoor Ultrafine Particle Source and Loss Processes in a Net-Zero Energy House
Abstract The integration of Internet of Things (IoT)-enabled sensors and building energy management systems (BEMS) into smart buildings offers a platform for real-time monitoring of myriad factors that [...]
Transmissibility and transmission of respiratory viruses
Abstract Human respiratory virus infections lead to a spectrum of respiratory symptoms and disease severity, contributing to substantial morbidity, mortality and economic losses worldwide, as seen in the [...]
Ventilation & Virus Mitigation in Schools: A Game Plan – Reduce Risk & Make Improvements to IAQ
This webinar demonstrates how to create a game plan to help mitigate risk of exposure to SARS-CoV-2 in the near term and prioritize the top 5 IAQ improvements [...]
RETURN TO ISSUEPREVREVIEWNEXT Increased Use of Quaternary Ammonium Compounds during the SARS-CoV-2 Pandemic and Beyond: Consideration of Environmental Implications
Abstract Quaternary ammonium compounds (QACs) are active ingredients in over 200 disinfectants currently recommended by the U.S. EPA for use to inactivate the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) virus. The amounts [...]
BACK TO THE NEXT PANDEMIC The next pandemic: Ebola?
Ebola has so far only affected African countries and occasional cases outside of the continent have been rapidly contained. But the virus could mutate to spread more easily [...]
Vaccinated pregnant women pass antibodies on to their babies, early research shows
Pregnant women who receive a coronavirus vaccine not only acquire protective antibodies against the virus for themselves but also may pass along immunity to their babies, emerging research [...]
Study on NICU Acoustics Comes Through Loud and Clear
It’s well known that day-to-day life in a NICU (neonatal intensive care unit) can be stressful and draining for families. Premature babies and infants with other serious health [...]
More “Covid Suicides” than Covid Deaths in Kids
Before Covid, an American youth died by suicide every six hours. Suicide is a major public health threat and a leading cause of death for those aged under 25 — [...]
Coriander suspected as source of 2018 Shigella outbreak
An outbreak of Shigella in England in 2018 was likely caused by contaminated coriander, according to researchers. The national food poisoning outbreak highlights the potential for a multi-drug resistant [...]
Maternal vitamin D deficiency increases the risk of obesity in male offspring mice by affecting the immune response
Objectives:Recently, many epidemiologic and animal studies have indicated that obesity has its origin in early stages of life, including the inappropriate balance of some nutrients. So the objectives [...]
Covid-19 at Kankan University: “this is an executive who suffered from malaria” (vice-rector)
The coronavirus continues to be rife in schools. After the capital Conakry, Labé and Kouroussa, it is the prefecture of Kankan, capital of Upper Guinea and the second city [...]
