Studying MERS-CoV may lead to better treatments for a host of respiratory illnesses, including the many variants of COVID-19.

A study raises questions about how far droplets, like those that carry the virus that causes COVID-19, can travel before becoming harmless.

PNNL scientists are protecting first responders and others by expanding what’s known about fentanyl, the driver of the opioid epidemic.

Researchers characterize protein signatures that indicate Acute Kidney Injury in COVID-19 patients.

Simulations reveal advantages of using new model vs. allometric scaling for risk assessment.

From water purification, to better batteries and tools to foil a cyberattack—a look back at how PNNL helped to invent a brighter and better future over the last year.

A multi-institutional team has obtained information about nanoscale interactions between the spike protein of the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 and common household inorganic surfaces.

Researchers map nearly 9,000 proteins in the human lungs, providing a clearer picture of development.

Customized molecular tools identify specific microbial functions that are key to healthy people and environments.

A study of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome has identified a compound that shows potential in easing the symptoms of coronavirus infections.

Developed at PNNL, Shear Assisted Processing and Extrusion, or ShAPE™, uses significantly less energy and can deliver components like wire, tubes and bars 10 times faster than conventional extrusion, with no sacrifice in quality.

Exposure to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons found at Superfund Sites induces enzymes in dose- and time-dependent patterns in mice.

A comprehensive literature review linking algae and antivirals determines compounds in algae may demonstrate an exceptional—and as yet untapped—potential to combat viral diseases at every point along the viral infection pathway.

For postdoctoral researcher Kari Gaither, sharing science with students is a personal and professional commitment.

Nanobiologist Brian Thrall retires after a 30-year career in nanotoxicology research, advisory roles for federal sponsors, and management.

Laboratory fellow title given to those who have reached the top of their field and earned international recognition from peers.

The web-based tool, called PLATIPUS, is publicly available and interacts with publications available in the CovidScholar database.

PNNL postdoctoral fellow Jon Sampedro appointed as an individual expert to a WHO technical advisory group on air pollution and health

PNNL dose reconstruction expert Bruce Napier reviews report on public exposure to ionizing radiation for the United Nations.

Modeling study suggests vigorous ventilation can cause spike in viral concentrations