Francesco Zangari

Molecular Biology

University of Toronto

a woman's hand holding a vial of vaccine against a sky backdrop

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Immunocompromised people must be a priority in the COVID-19 vaccination effort

Vaccinating immunocompromised people will both protect their health and slow viral evolution

Francesco Zangari
A scientist in a darkly lit lab uses using a microwave plasma atomic emission spectrometer

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COVID-19 is setting back the lives and careers of young scientists

How two graduate students are navigating science and graduation through a pandemic

Francesco Zangari
chimpanzee sitting in the forest

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Immature neurons in mammals' brains keep them adaptable

New research uncovers how neuronal plasticity is maintained in mammal cerebral cortices

Francesco Zangari
picture of a soccer goalie from behind the net during the daytime

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During the pandemic, mid-day might be the safest time to play soccer

New research looks into how to keep sports leagues in play while minimizing COVID-19 spread

Francesco Zangari
Transmission Electron Microscope image of SARS COV 2 virus

Transmission Electron Microscope image of SARS COV 2 virus

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To understand SARS-CoV-2, scientists found its wild cousins

The original host of this virus is still in question, but studying similar viruses can help us figure out how it evolved

Francesco Zangari