New universal coronavirus vaccine developed at UNC could prevent future pandemics
Posted Jul 7, 2021
Scientists at the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health have developed a vaccine that could be effective against COVID-19, its variants — and a future coronavirus pandemic. The vaccine designed at UNC protected mice from the current SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus, plus a group of coronaviruses known to make the jump from animals to humans.
(UNC.edu)
Related: Campus Connections
NASA astronaut, UNC grad Zena Cardman begins mission aboard International Space StationIf you look up into the sky at just the right time, you might catch Hampton Roads native Zena Cardman native orbiting by. Aboard the...
Mon Aug 11, 2025A first-of-its-kind garden comes to life at UNC in testimony to NC's Native presence
Lying nestled in the plants and trees across the street from the UNC American Indian Center is a project finally coming to fruition. An American...
Sat Aug 9, 2025
A look into music venue Cat’s Cradle’s storied history
For over 55 years, Cat’s Cradle has been the leading concert venue within UNC’s vicinity, hosting a variety of events including musicians, philanthropic benefits, stand-up...
Sat Aug 9, 2025
A New Bar, ‘Extension’ of Al’s Burger Shack, Is Now Open in Downtown Chapel Hill
Al’s Burger Shack is expanding in Chapel Hill — although, not with another restaurant location. The popular burger joint at 516 West Franklin Street added...
Wed Aug 6, 2025
