With the coronavirus pandemic persisting, people may be tempted to increase the use of disinfectants to help stem the spread of the virus. But these products contain Environmental Protection Agency (…, New Research on Safer Alternatives, Goodyear-Nancy Assoc. Prof. Nancy Goodyear of the Biomedical and Nutritional Sciences Biomedical and Nutritional Sciences Department is working with TURI Lab staff to evaluate the effectiveness…, Guidance for Consumers and Businesses , In a recent webinar to help businesses reopen, TURI Laboratory Specialist Alicia McCarthy ’15 ’17 said it’s important to document how often you’re cleaning and disinfecting each area and surface. “…, Clean before you disinfect., A disinfectant cannot reach the organisms if they are covered with dirt. So clean first, and then disinfect. Never mix cleaning products Never mix cleaning and disinfecting chemicals together. …, Wear rubber gloves and eye protection when using toxic disinfectants., Open windows and turn on exhaust fans to dissipate the toxic fumes. Keep these products away from children. , Dilute bleach with water before using., Bleach is highly toxic. If you do choose to use bleach, be sure to dilute it with water, per the directions on the label, before using. , Don't overuse disinfectants., Although we are in a crisis with COVID-19, remember that disinfecting kills all microorganisms, good and bad. Overuse can contribute to unintended consequences, such as causing health issues and…
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The Mauricio Gastón Institute for Latino Community Development and Public Policy at UMass Boston has released “ COVID-19 and Latinos in Massachusetts ," a research report to better understand the…, About the Gastón Institute, The Mauricio Gastón Institute for Latino Community Development and Public Policy was established in 1989 by the Massachusetts Legislature in response to a need for improved understanding of the…
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The guidance released Monday by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) creates immense confusion and instability for thousands of international students at the University of Massachusetts, not to…
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AMHERST, Mass. – A new leadership academy for students of color and women who are interested in careers in technology and engineering was launched today by the Institute of Diversity Sciences (IDS)…
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AMHERST, Mass. – University of Massachusetts Amherst biostatistician Nicholas Reich has been awarded grants from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Institutes…
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AMHERST, Mass. – Kritika Pandey, a 2020 graduate of the University of Massachusetts Amherst’s MFA for Poets and Writers, wins the 2020 Commonwealth Short Story Prize for her short story, “The Great…
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AMHERST, Mass. – As thousands of hopeful coronavirus shut-ins look forward to heading to Atlantic beaches for the July 4 holiday, University of Massachusetts Amherst entomologist Rodger Gwiazdowski…
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UMass Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital are the first to safely treat two research participants with a synthetic microRNA, delivered into the spinal fluid, designed to silence a human…
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While the number of women in elected office in the U.S. has increased steadily in recent decades, they still represent a minority of officeholders. And, perhaps not incidentally, when they do run for…
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Michael Crowley, a graduate student at the School of Public Policy, has been selected for a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) fellowship program that fast tracks students for leadership roles…
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