Gladstone in the News
April 20, 2020
KRON4—Gladstone virologist Warner Greene explains that the shelter in place order has helped California control the spread of COVID-19, but warns that individuals must continue to be vigilant and practice social distancing to protect against a resurgence.
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Gladstone in the News
April 20, 2020
Los Angeles Times—A study in Los Angeles county suggests that the number of COVID-19 cases may be much higher than originally thought, because many people experienced mild symptoms. Gladstone Investigator Warner Greene explains that scientists agree that many cases have been missed, but remain unsure of the true number.
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Gladstone in the News
April 19, 2020
Nikkei Asian Review—Gladstone Senior Investigator Shinya Yamanaka is concerned about the spread of COVID-19 in Japan. To help keep people informed, he has begun a blog to share his scientific insights about the importance of social distancing and to shed light on how scientists are working to fight the virus.
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Gladstone in the News
April 19, 2020
San Francisco Chronicle—Senior Investigator Warner Greene describes how quick action to close businesses and send people home helped the Bay Area “crush the curve” of COVID-19.
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Gladstone in the News
April 17, 2020
JAMA Network—Antibody tests could help identify who has already been infected with SARS-CoV-2, and may now be immune. Gladstone Investigator Melanie Ott explains that understanding how far immunity has spread could help determine when it will be safe to ease social distancing requirements.
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Gladstone in the News
April 14, 2020
STAT News—The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention currently requires that research on SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, be conducted in special biosafety level 3 labs (BSL-3). Senior Investigator Melanie Ott explains why that requirement could slow down research progress.
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Gladstone in the News
April 13, 2020
Mercury News—San Francisco has the highest per capita COVID-19 testing rate in California. Senior Investigator Warner Greene helps explain why widespread testing is so important to getting the outbreak under control.
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Gladstone in the News
April 8, 2020
Nikkei Asian Review—Gladstone Senior Investigator Nevan Krogan describes how his lab launched a collaborative effort to map all human proteins that interact with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. Through this heroic effort, a map was produced in just a few weeks. Now, the team is testing to see if drugs can be used to disrupt those interactions to fight the infection.
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Gladstone in the News
April 3, 2020
San Francisco Chronicle—Gladstone Investigator and "big gun" Melanie Ott talks virus hijacking, the AIDS epidemic, and the importance of learning to combat the coronavirus.
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Gladstone in the News
April 2, 2020
Medium—In collaboration with almost 30 research groups worldwide, Senior Investigator Nevan Krogan helps to identify the correlating proteins between human cells and SARS-CoV-2 in targeting COVID-19 treatment.
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April 1, 2020
History—Senior Investigator Warner Greene details how scientists will utilize convalescent plasma to offer one's body "passive immunity" when an effective vaccine is not available to combat infection.
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Gladstone in the News
April 1, 2020
NBC Bay Area—Senior Investigator Warner Greene advises disinfecting groceries, assessing that coronaviruses are by nature “sticky” viruses.
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Gladstone in the News
April 1, 2020
The Scientist—Although scientists are prepped and determined to find an effective antiviral against COVID-19, Gladstone Investigator Melanie Ott describes how a lack of protective equipment hinders experimental research.
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