Catching the Flu ‘For the Love of Science’

University of Maryland researchers are conducting a groundbreaking $15 million study, funded by the National Institutes of Health, to unravel the mysteries of flu transmission. Quarantining an entire floor at a Baltimore hotel, flu sufferers and volunteers are engaging in fun activities while ignoring social distancing.

Assistant Professor Kristen Coleman reveals that the study aims to determine whether the flu spreads through large drops and surface contact or inhalation of tiny aerosols. Healthy volunteers, aware of the risks, are crucial to the research, showcasing their love for science. The study's findings could revolutionize flu treatment approaches in the future. Read more from WTOP here.