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Natural Resistance: How Your Genes Can Determine The Severity of Your Influenza Infection

Posted on April 6, 2012 by David Esteban

Contributed by guest blogger: Jared Saunders ’13
Every winter, the general public frantically agonizes over influenza prevention and protection. But is the purchase of hand sanitizer in bulk and tissue boxes by the dozen really necessary? After all, many people don’t … Continue reading →

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A cure for cold sores?

Posted on December 10, 2010 by David Esteban

ContribUted by Guest Blogger: A. Parayannilam ’13
The cold sores many of us see on our mouths or faces at one point in our lifetimes are caused by the prevalent Herpes simplex virus Type 1(HSV1). More serious symptoms can develop if … Continue reading →

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