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"House Republicans Uncover 'Drastic Failures' in Fauci's Testimony on COVID"

House Republicans claim that the first day of Anthony Fauci's interview revealed significant oversight failures in research funded by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, with Fauci admitting to signing off on research grants without personally reviewing proposals and being unable to describe oversight mechanisms for foreign laboratories receiving US funding. Democrats criticize the interview as a political stunt, while Republicans plan to continue questioning Fauci on pandemic policies and origins of COVID-19.

via Washington Examiner|

#anthony-fauci #covid-19 #house-republicans

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The Link Between Water Quality and Lung Infections in Cystic Fibrosis Patients

A study conducted by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases has found that high levels of certain minerals and metals in drinking water may increase the risk of nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) pulmonary infections in individuals with cystic fibrosis. The presence of molybdenum and vanadium, along with sulfate, in the municipal water system was associated with a higher incidence of NTM infections, which are the leading cause of drinking-water associated illnesses. The study highlights the potential role of water-quality elements in bacteria-related lung infections, but further research is needed to establish a causal relationship.

via National Institutes of Health (.gov)|

#cystic-fibrosis #drinking-water-quality #environmental-epidemiology

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Dr. Jeanne Marrazzo appointed as new director of National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, replacing Dr. Fauci

Dr. Jeanne Marrazzo has been appointed as the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). With a background in infectious diseases research, Dr. Marrazzo will oversee NIAID's budget of $6.3 billion and lead efforts to understand, treat, and prevent infectious, immunologic, and allergic diseases. Her expertise includes clinical trials, translational research, and managing research funding. She will take over from acting director Hugh Auchincloss, Jr., and her research has focused on the human microbiome, HIV prevention, and antibiotic resistance.

via National Institutes of Health (.gov)|

#dr-jeanne-marrazzo #health #leadership

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mRNA-based Universal Flu Vaccine Enters Human Trial

A Phase 1 clinical trial of a universal mRNA-based influenza vaccine is underway at Duke University, developed by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases' Vaccine Research Center. The trial will evaluate the immune response and safety of the vaccine in 50 participants aged 18-49 over 12 months. The vaccine combines the H1ssF nanoparticle vaccine with messenger RNA to deliver a more efficient, targeted immune response.

via Slashdot|

#clinical-trial #duke-university #flu-vaccine