As a young scientist, I spent 6 years working in a laboratory at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID),
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The May 13th issue of the journal Nature reported that a new pill containing the antiviral compound ensitrelvir was effective in preventing
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As of April 2026, a highly mutated COVID-19 variant, BA.3.2, nicknamed “Cicada,” is spreading in the US and Europe, exhibiting potential for immune escape
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The 2025–2026 flu season has been severe, driven by a highly mutated H3N2 variant (subclade K) that became dominant in late 2025.
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At their March 10th meeting, the Del Mar Fair Board had a prolonged discussion about meeting the timeline that the state Housing
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The number of potential sites for affordable housing on the Del Mar Fairgrounds has increased from three to six, according to a
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County Supervisor Jim Desmond, a Republican, will term out this year, and he has announced his candidacy for the 49th Congressional seat
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A new strain of influenza, H3N2 subclade K, is causing widespread infection of children and adults in San Diego County. Based on
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On October 28th, the San Diego City Council voted 6-2 to modify the lease terms for the Surf Club property to allow
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Bird flu is causing rising numbers of infections in chickens and cattle, and small numbers of mild infections in humans. California poultry
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