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Omicron causes less severe illness in animal models than previous variants
A new study confirms that, compared to earlier versions of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, the omicron variant causes less severe disease in mice and hamsters, which are reliable models for understanding COVID-19. The findings, previously available as a preprint and published following peer review today (Jan. 21) in the journal Nature, align with preliminary data from…
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UW–Madison researchers lead effort to create a universal coronavirus vaccine
The National Institutes of Health is investing in three teams working to develop a vaccine against a broad range of coronaviruses. Among them is a research collaboration, the Pan-Coronavirus Vaccine consortium, led by UW–Madison School of Veterinary Medicine Professor of Pathobiological Sciences Yoshihiro Kawaoka, who is also a GHI Advisory Committee member.
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New paper shows: ‘A win on climate is a win for health’
From ramping up clean electricity to eliminating food waste. From designing cities for walking and biking to preserving ecosystems. Projects that lead to a low-carbon society and limit climate change will have more and greater benefits for health than previously realized. Those are findings from a new commentary in the International Journal of Environmental Research…
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GHI Celebrates 10 Years of Impact
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UW–Madison Faculty Post Strong Showing on Global Highly Cited Researchers List
GHI Advisory Committee Member Kevin Eliceiri one of several UW-Madison researchers on this year’s Institute for Scientific Information list of Highly Cited Researchers.