Author: Dr. David Lowemann

Viral ‘backbone’ underlies variation in rotavirus vaccine effectiveness

Researchers have shown that differences in the entire rotavirus genome — not just its two surface proteins — affect how well vaccines work, helping to explain why some strains are more likely to infect vaccinated individuals. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for […]

Published on April 8, 2025

Stronger coffee with fewer coffee beans

Researchers have worked to optimize the use of coffee grounds in pour-over coffee. They recommend pouring from as high as possible while still maintaining the water’s flow. In particular, the group found the thick water jets typical of standard gooseneck kettles are ideal for achieving this necessary height and laminar flow. Displaced grounds recirculate as […]

Published on April 8, 2025

Dangerous Strep Infections on the Rise

Severe and possibly deadly strep infections are on the rise in the U.S., a study published Monday in Journal of the American Medical Association said. The rate of invasive group A strep infections more than doubled from 2013 to 2022, jumping from about 4 cases per 100,000… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. […]

Published on April 8, 2025