Using riboflavin, UV light in specialized device reduces SARS-CoV-2 pathogens in plasma, whole blood
The research team used existing technologies to treat nine plasma and three whole-blood products.
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Minimizing transmission: Testing asymptomatic healthcare workers to find silent COVID-19 carriers
Over the last two months, a team at CSU tested samples from 462 healthcare workers in Colorado.
Researchers seek to repurpose an existing manufacturing platform to produce a COVID-19 vaccine
Over the last decade, there have been advances in manufacturing and in strategies to rapidly produce a vaccine.
CSU researchers pursue a vaccine to target an Achilles’ heel of the coronavirus
Propelled by the COVID-19 pandemic, a CSU research team is pursuing a vaccine that would thwart the novel coronavirus using a genetically modified form of the well-known probiotic Lactobacillus acidophilus, a bacterium commonly ingested in yogurt and other foods for gut health.
Older people are at more risk from COVID-19 because of how the immune system ages
Given the difficulty older individuals have in controlling viral infection, the best option is for these individuals to avoid becoming infected by viruses in the first place.
Colorado Influencers event features impact of women March 7
CSU researchers and community members will talk about innovative women who have served as an inspiration in their lives.
Outstanding Grad: Kirty Krieger, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
Kirty Krieger says she decided to major in microbiology in the same way Harry Potter decided to become a wizard: “The major chose me.”
Students take on superbugs at synthetic biology competition
As part of an international competition, the Colorado State University International Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM) team is leveraging expertise in synthetic biology to propose a solution to antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
‘ENCIRCLING’ women faculty with mentoring support at CSU
A new “mentoring circles” program intended for women faculty is being launched this month at CSU.