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Vaporized hydrogen peroxide (VHP) generator and room prepared for N95 respirator decontamination

Decontamination program begins at UofL to alleviate mask shortage for area health care workers...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Health care workers and first responders put their own health at risk every time they come face-to-face with someone who has...
COVID-19.

UofL breakthrough technology shows promise fighting novel coronavirus

University of Louisville researchers have developed a technology that is believed to block the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 from infecting human cells. The technology is based...

UofL breakthrough technology shows promise fighting novel coronavirus

University of Louisville researchers have developed a technology that is believed to block the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 from infecting human cells. The technology is based...
Brad Shuck, Ed.D. and Charley Miller

April 22 Beer with a Scientist will be held via Facebook Live

During the COVID-19 crisis, many of us have found ourselves suddenly working from home. This new remote work experience – new routines, new people...
Brad Shuck, Ed.D. and Charley Miller

Why working remotely is nothing like business as usual Tune in via Facebook Live...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – During the COVID-19 crisis, many of us have found ourselves suddenly working from home. This new remote work experience – new...
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New study shows reduction of coal emission led to reduced asthma hospitalizations among Louisvillians

After four Louisville coal-fired power plants either retired coal as their energy source or installed stricter emissions controls, local residents’ asthma symptoms and asthma-related...
Envirome Institute graphic

Asthma hospitalizations dropped after Louisville power plants retired coal or installed better emission controls...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – After four Louisville coal-fired power plants either retired coal as their energy source or installed stricter emissions controls, local residents’ asthma...
3D Printed Swab

3-D printed swabs developed at UofL to help fill gap in COVID-19 test kits

Innovation at the University of Louisville involving multiple departments has led to a promising solution for the shortage of swabs in COVID-19 test kits....
3D Printed Swab

3D printed swabs developed at UofL to help fill gap in COVID-19 test kits

Innovation at the University of Louisville involving multiple departments at the university has led to a promising solution for the shortage of swabs in...
Fountains can aerosolize water containing bacteria that cause Legionnaire's disease

UofL researchers discover bacteria causing Legionnaire’s disease is just trying to find a home...

Microbiologists at UofL have found that Legionella pneumophila uses a “tool” that allows it to thrive in an amoeba host and in human lung...