Public Health

Research shows that inhaled particulate matter from air pollution can move from the lungs to distant organs and that it is taken up by certain cells in the human placenta

Researchers offer first proof that ultraviolet C light with a 222 nm wavelength—which is safer to use around humans—effectively kills the SARS-CoV-2 virus

Paper identifies how working practices can be remodeled to overcome the challenges brought on by the SARS-CoV-2 virus causing the current pandemic

Researchers say that similar studies could be used to predict local trends in infectious outbreaks

Antibodies may not be body's primary defense against coronaviruses; T-cells can last decades

A team of researchers based in Hong Kong have devised a system to track asymptomatic individuals through the use of anonymous transit smart cards and terminals

Rules should better reflect the multiple factors that combine to affect risk, say experts

Researchers create portable lab-on-a-chip that could detect many contaminants

Rutgers study suggests pollutant's toxicity could be decreased

Hotspots have trended toward smaller but more numerous clusters since the pandemic started