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The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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Selim Ünlü and John Connor, professors at Boston University, have developed a tool that utilizes LED light to quickly and inexpensively detect viruses such as Ebola. PHOTO COURTESY OF STEVE PRUE/COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

BU researchers develop prototype of new Ebola detection device

Tafi Mukunyadzi November 4, 2014

From newspapers and television to Twitter and word of mouth, 2014 has been saturated with news over the rare and infectious Ebola virus. Most recent is the case of Kaci Hickox, a Maine nurse who was isolated...

Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick held a press conference at Logan International Airport Tuesday, where he said that Boston and Massachusetts are at low risk of an Ebola outbreak but the city will continue to take precautions. PHOTO COURTESY OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH IMAGE LIBRARY

Patrick speaks at press conference in wake of Ebola outbreak

Stephanie Pagones October 14, 2014

Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick hosted a press conference at Logan International Airport Tuesday to address the recent Ebola threats in Massachusetts and nationwide. “We’re doing everything we...

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Massachusetts prepared to address Ebola in wake of patient in Worcester

Samantha J. Gross October 8, 2014

Following the isolated treatment of a doctor in Worcester, Massachusetts public health officials reassured residents that there are no cases of Ebola in the Commonwealth but they are well prepared to handle...

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