By Christina McAninch Figure 1. The orally administered Rotavirus vaccine. Source: Rotarix Rotavirus is a highly contagious virus that causes gastroenteritis, or inflammation of the stomach and intestines. It is a leading cause of severe diarrhea and dehydration in infants and young children. Before there was a vaccine (Figure 1), almost all children would get … Continue reading Rotavirus vaccine is safe for infants exposed to Crohn’s disease medications in utero
Month: February 2026
Slowly at first, then all at once
By Seth Kabonick Ernest Hemingway describes the rising of the morning sun as something that happens slowly at first, then all at once. This quote has been used to illustrate everything from financial markets to drunkenness, but I believe it also applies to recent challenges plaguing the scientific community. It has been a long and … Continue reading Slowly at first, then all at once
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