There is a strong need for a new broad-spectrum antiinfluenza therapeutic, as vaccination
and existing treatments are only moderately effective. We previously engineered a lectin, …

Ergonomics deals with the study of internal and external stresses acting on the human body.
Use of ergonomic principles reduces fatigue experienced by the human body in various …

Viral pneumonias cause profound worldwide morbidity, necessitating novel strategies to
prevent and treat these potentially lethal infections. Stimulation of intrinsic lung defenses via …

Despite widespread infection prevention efforts, pneumonia remains the leading cause of
death among patients with acute leukemia, due to complex disease- and treatment-dependent …

Pneumonia remains a global health threat, in part due to expanding categories of susceptible
individuals and increasing prevalence of antibiotic resistant pathogens. However, …

Bioactive molecule library screening may empirically identify effective combination therapies,
but molecular mechanisms underlying favorable drug–drug interactions often remain …

Pneumonia is a worldwide threat, making discovery of novel means to combat lower
respiratory tract infection an urgent need. Manipulating the lungs’ intrinsic host defenses by …

The lung epithelium is dynamic, capable of considerable structural and functional plasticity
in response to pathogen challenges. Our laboratory has demonstrated that an inhaled …

Plasmon-induced hot carrier formation is attracting an increasing research interest due to its
potential for applications in photocatalysis, photodetection and solar energy harvesting. …

Influenza-associated pulmonary aspergillosis (IAPA) is a feared complication in patients
with influenza tracheobronchitis, especially those receiving corticosteroids. Herein, we …