Before we knew about germ theory and the microorganisms that caused disease, the illnesses that afflicted millions were mysteries. They acquired...
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We all experienced a huge learning curve thanks to the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic. The general public learned about infection control, sanitation, and PPE....
April 11th is National Pet Day! Let's take a moment to focus on the intersection between infection and household pets. There are many sides to this...
What do you need to have a successful transit system? Dense city centers, mixed land use with retail and residential, and attractive and easy to...
If those of us involved in the world of infection control and prevention lived in Ancient Greece, we would have surely found a home in the followers...
Wastewater and infection have a long and sordid history. Ever since humans began living in close, permanent quarters, we have had to deal with the...
In today's post, we take a look back into the history of microbiology in our continued celebration of Women's History Month. The field of...
Anyone familiar with hospitals knows that design impacts operations. How people - both healthcare workers and patients - move through the space...
Thanks to films like Hidden Figures and the growing attention to the role women play at NASA, we are becoming aware of just how critical women have...
Today is International Women's Day, a day celebrating women's achievements and bringing attention to gender parity in the workforce. In different...
On a fall day in 1957, a young girl learns about the launch of Earth's first artificial satellite and falls in love with science. Perhaps she rushes...
March is Women's History Month, a month set aside to explore and celebrate the contributions and achievements of women while also bringing visibility...