Garbage into gold: Circular economy research makes plastic more sustainable

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Garbage into gold: Circular economy research makes plastic more sustainable

Since the 1950s, plastics have changed our lives. But these amazing materials are mostly made of fossil hydrocarbons like oil, gas and coal — and none are biodegradable. So, the

New theories and materials aid the transition to clean energy

With each passing day, the dark side of our addiction to fossil fuels becomes more apparent. In addition to slashing emissions of carbon dioxide, society must find sustainable alternatives to

Improvements in microscopy home in on biology’s elusive details

In the late 1600s, the Dutch tradesman Anthoni van Leeuwenhoek began investigating the world of the very small using the first microscope, discovering a riotous world of protists, bacteria, and

A molecular basis for Long COVID

Ben tenOever, PhD, New York University, Langone, is presenting as part of the Biodesign Viroholics Seminar Series. Join us via Zoom: https://asu.zoom.us/j/88240683626

Molecular mechanisms of viral disease

Biodesign China Virtual Symposium Bert Jacobs, Biodesign Center for Immunotherapy, Vaccines and Virotherapy and Hong Tang, West China Hospital of Sichuan University will share the latest technologies to fight and prevent viral infections. Participants can engage in a meaningful discussion following the presentations. This seminar is part of a virtual fall symposium, hosted by Biodesign Institute China, West China Hospital in Chengdu, and the Biodesign Institute at Arizona...

Medicine, the microbiome and human health

Biodesign China Virtual Symposium Rosa Krajmalnik-Brown, Biodesign Center for Health Through Microbiomes and Meihua Wan, West China Hospital of Sichuan University will share presentations. Participants can engage in a meaningful discussion following the presentations. This seminar is part of a virtual fall symposium, hosted by Biodesign Institute China, West China Hospital in Chengdu, and the Biodesign Institute at Arizona State University.

SARS-CoV-2 can affect the heart through spike-mediated cardiomyocyte fusio

Chanakha Navaratnarajah, PhD, Assistant Professor, Mayo Clinic Rochester will be presenting as part of the Biodesign Center for Immunotherapy, Vaccines and Virotherapy Wednesday Seminar Series. Join us via Zoom: https://asu.zoom.us/j/88567521236

Significance of RNA granules for virally induced necroptosis: case study of vaccinia virus

Mateusz Szczerba PhD, Postdoctoral Researcher at the Biodesign Center for Immunotherapy, Vaccines and Virotherapy is presenting as part of the Biodesign Viroholics Seminar Series. Join us via Zoom: https://asu.zoom.us/j/88240683626

COVID-19: Antiviral Discovery Pipeline

Sara Cherry, PhD, Professor of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine and Microbiology at the University of Pennsylvania, is presenting as part of the Biodesign Center for Immunotherapy, Vaccines and Virotherapy Wednesday Seminar Series. Join us via Zoom: https://asu.zoom.us/j/88567521236

Teamwork, innovation led to game-changing saliva tests at ASU

Seven days a week for months on end, that’s how Josh LaBaer ended his 8 a.m. meeting with the Arizona State University team that was developing a new kind of

ASU researcher chosen to be a Howard Hughes Medical Institute Investigator

Biodesign Institute’s John McCutcheon first at ASU to earn the position For the first time, an Arizona State University researcher has been selected as a Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI)

Regulatory T-cell functions that promote colorectal cancer

Khashayarsha Khazaie Ph.d., D.Sc., Consultant and Professor of Immunology at the Mayo Clinic Phoenix, is presenting as part of the Biodesign Center for Immunotherapy, Vaccines and Virotherapy Wednesday Seminar Series.