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Leading the charge against COVID-19
The University of Illinois System is leading the charge in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic—from innovative testing solutions, to clinical trials for vaccines and treatments, to pioneering new research and innovations, to providing resources and assistance for our communities, and more.

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  • Novel COVID-19 drug blocks viral replication

    Mar 24, 2021 12:00 pm
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    Researchers at the University of Illinois Chicago have identified a potent new antiviral compound that can effectively block viral replication in human cells.