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Samuel Scarpino in the Press

Samuel Scarpino for Northeastern Global News

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Northeastern network scientists are developing AI tools to predict — and prevent — the next epidemic

Northeastern University network scientist describes how artificial intelligence can help model future infectious disease epidemics.
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How accurate are the new at-home flu tests? Northeastern experts explain

With a severe late flu season impacting thousands, and COVID still a thing, should you stock up on the new at-home tests for flu and COVID?
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Is your backyard chicken flock putting you at risk of bird flu? 

Samuel Scarpino, Northeastern expert in pathogen surveillance, says the risk is low but people should take precautions against the disease.
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What is ‘gain of function’? Why scientists are divided about the risk and benefits of experimenting with deadly viruses

Donald Trump is reportedly the latest president to consider a halt to research that enhances dangerousness of possible pandemic pathogens.
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What is HMPV, the cold-like virus circulating in China?

Northeastern experts say HMPV it’s so common you’ve probably already had it without realizing it.
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Bird flu mutations raise red flags. Northeastern expert warns of increasing human adaptation

The virus likely mutated during the hospitalization of a Canadian teen, but risk of transmission is low, for now, a Northeastern expert says
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Has the avian flu been spread by human contact? Are we on the brink of another epidemic?

Samuel Scarpino says it’s time to ramp up response to avian flu after possible first case of human-to-human transmission in Missouri
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A person contracted bird flu. How worried should you be about the virus?

Texas’ Department of State Health Services reported a case of bird flu in a human who was infected by cows with the virus.
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Can AI help scientists develop drugs faster? Northeastern Institute for Experiential AI explores how the emerging technology is reshaping pharmaceutical development

Northeastern reseracher Sam Scarpino is working with researchers in a variety of domains to use AI tools for drug discovery.
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Responsible AI begins with ethics, security and transparency, Northeastern experts say

Executives from companies such as Google, McDonald’s and Intuit spoke at the “Leading with AI Responsibly” conference at Northeastern.