Single-cell study of Ebola highlights virus’s lethal maneuvers

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A scanning electron microscope captured Ebola virus particles (colored in blue) budding from a chronically infected VERO E6 cell (colored in yellow-green).

Single-cell study of Ebola highlights virus’s lethal maneuvers

Analysis of individual immune cells shows how Ebola manipulates the immune system.

Algorithm reduces unnecessary use of antibiotics for UTIs

Algorithm reduces unnecessary use of antibiotics for UTIs

One paradox about antibiotics is that, broadly speaking, the more we use them, the less they continue to work. A team led by MIT scientists, including an HST faculty member and an HST PhD student, believes that this conundrum opens up an opportunity for a data-driven tool that could help doctors make safer, more customized decisions for patients.

 

Covid superspreading analysis

Interventions limiting superspreading may be particularly effective at controlling the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, according to an analysis of SARS-CoV and SARS-CoV-2 superspreading events.

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Covid-19 “super-spreading” events play outsized role in overall disease transmission

Mathematical analysis of Covid-19 "super-spreading" events suggests that preventing large gatherings could significantly reduce Covid-19 infection rates.

Panelists discuss open problems in Covid-19 patient care and new opportunities for AI solutions

Panelists discuss open problems in Covid-19 patient care and new opportunities for AI solutions. Left to right and top to bottom: Regina Barzilay, MIT; Gabriella Antici, Protea Institute; Rajesh Gandhi, MGH; Karen Wong, CDC; and Guillermo Torre, TEC Salud.
 

AI Cures: data-driven clinical solutions for Covid-19

MIT conference illustrates technologies developed in response to the pandemic and new opportunities for AI solutions for clinical management.