13-year-old boy charged in shooting of 11-year-old
CHATTANOOGA, TENN — A 13-year-old Tennessee boy has been charged in connection with the shooting of an 11-year-old boy, police said. The teen was arrested Tuesday in the Sept. 2 shooting and charged with aggravated assault and reckless endangerment, according to a statement from the Chattanooga Police…
What’s that smell? Altered sense of smell, taste in COVID patients may explain recovery
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Imagine chocolate or toothpaste being unbearable at times. Right now, scientists are uncovering clues to explain how those who have had the coronavirus now have distorted senses of smell or taste. One patient who encounters that daily is here in Chattanooga. Father Brad…
CRISPR based editing of SIV proviral DNA in ART treated non-human primates
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn – Elimination of HIV DNA from infected individuals remains a challenge in medicine. Here, we demonstrate that intravenous inoculation of SIV-infected macaques, a well-accepted non-human primate model of HIV infection, with adeno-associated virus 9 (AAV9)-CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing construct designed for eliminating proviral SIV…
Fencing in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn – For most people, fencing is one of those sports that you know of, but might not know much about. Yet this modern form of combat has fostered a strong, engaged community across the globe – Chattanooga included. Here, we look further into…
Ivy Academy closes for Covid-19 cleaning
CHATTANOOGA – Ivy Academy is shutting its building for a week after finding out on Monday that two people there have tested positive for Covid-19. Both people were in the building in the last 14 days. The school does not plan on reopening until Tuesday,…
Where Chattanooga Book Lovers Got “Literated”
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn – The financial consequences of COVID-19 have forced many businesses across the country to close their doors for good. One of them here in Chattanooga is Star Line Books, the city’s only independent bookstore.
Triple RNA sequencing dissects gene expression of virus and fungi in infection processes
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn – Organ and stem cell transplants are proven and frequently used methods in everyday modern clinical practice. However, even when performed regularly in specialized centers, some patients still experience a number of serious complications afterward. Among other things, infections with fungi and viruses…
Person Shot on Wilcox Boulevard Tuesday Night
Chattanooga, TN – Chattanooga Police responded to a report of a person shot on Wilcox Boulevard Tuesday night. Police found a 21 year old male suffering from non-life threatening gunshot wounds at the 3400 block of Wilcox Boulevard shortly before 7:30pm. The victim was transported…
Protestors in Chattanooga react to grand jury’s decision in case of Breonna Taylor
Wednesday night in Chattanooga, protestors reacted to the grand jury decision in the Breonna Taylor case. They are led by the same group named “I Can’t Breathe CHA” that has gathered since May 30, saying they are fighting against police brutality. Wednesday, about 60-70 people…
Softball is over, but her career is in place
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn – A pandemic wiping away face-to-face classes, leading her to an online environment. Injuries taking their toll, forcing her to hang up her softball cleats and give up the sport she loved. The year might not have gone as initially planned, but Swinford,…