Vaccine
Blood cells hold the key to long-lasting vaccine protection
When children receive their second dose of the measles-mumps-rubella vaccine between 4 and 6 years, the protection against the three viruses lasts most of...
Researchers develop cream-based vaccine using skin bacteria
Stanford scientists transform a skin bacterium into a topical vaccine.
The influence of fake news and conspiracy theories
Mistrust is associated with conspiracy thinking and vaccine hesitancy.
A drug-free nasal spray could ward off respiratory infections
The spray, called Pathogen Capture and Neutralizing Spray (PCANS).
Liver malaria map paves the way for better treatments
By infecting humans, the malaria parasite first infiltrates the liver, where it undergoes a seven-day multiplication phase.
Insights into COVID-19 cell entry may lead to improved vaccines
The viral spike protein suggests that future vaccines targeting it could work against various SARS-CoV-2 variants.
The importance of COVID-19 boosters for older
This strategy works for countries with different age structures and socioeconomic backgrounds.
The flu vaccine: A new two-step strategy
A nasal spray of a novel weakened live virus follows initial injection with a single-cycle viral vector vaccine.
Most infectious tuberculosis strains
Localized TB strains are less infectious in big cities but more likely to infect people from their natural areas. This finding suggests that TB...
Vaccination reduces heart attack and stroke risks
A study published in Nature Communications from University of Cambridge found that the risk of heart attacks and strokes was up to 10% lower...
SARS-CoV-2 clues on pandemic potential
A Yale study found that two bat coronaviruses related to SARS-CoV-2, discovered in Laos, might not spread well in people despite their genetic similarities...
3D printing could customize your future medications
Ensuring quality in point-of-care precision medicine manufacturing.
First SARS-CoV-2 vaccinations immune response to new virus variants
Immunological imprinting impacts human antibody reaction to SARS-CoV-2 mutations.
COVID-19 vaccine gaps linked to 7,000+ hospitalizations, deaths
Link between undervaccination and severe COVID-19.
The cost-saving potential of a universal coronavirus vaccine before the next pandemic
Offering some degree of protection against a range of strains.
A novel dry powder inhaled vaccine platform
This platform combines biodegradable microspheres with protein nanoparticles.
American parents intend to vaccinate kids against tripledemic
US parents' intent to vaccinate against COVID-19, influenza, and RSV.
Child care centers not a significant COVID-19 risk, study suggests
Impact of COVID-19 vaccines on SARS-CoV-2 in U.S. child care centers.
A dive into the question of whether a COVID cure could lead to harmful mutations of the virus
A COVID cure worse than the disease?
High exposure to the COVID-19 virus may reduce the protection by vaccination & prior infection
How does COVID-19 immunity work?
An inhalable COVID vaccine that successfully protects against the virus
A study shows that a shot is not necessary for providing protection.
The decline in MMR vaccine coverage left Brazil’s municipalities vulnerable to future outbreaks
The findings from this study highlight a widespread decrease in MMR vaccine first dose coverage.
T-cell treatment is improved by vaccination
A novel approach could allow modified T cells to destroy solid tumors.
Probing the underlying mechanisms of immune dysfunction in Chronic lymphocytic leukemia
With a median age at diagnosis of 70 years, chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) is the most common form of leukemia in Western nations and...
The study investigates how the severity of SARS-CoV-2 was affected by the mass vaccination
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the correlation between infection prevalence and severe consequences like hospitalization and mortality altered. Predictions of the frequency and timing of...
Study discovers obesity amplifies loss of COVID-19 vaccination immunity
Obesity-associated factors contributing to reduce longevity of COVID-19 vaccine immunity.
A mobile vaccine printer could help vaccines reach more people
The printer generates vaccine-filled microneedle patches that can be stored long-term at room temperature.
T-cell vaccine for COVID-19 may last longer than current vaccines
It's much easier to get broad coverage with a T-cell vaccine.
The new approach focuses on norovirus, the world’s leading cause of foodborne infection
Dual vaccine generates antibodies against diarrhea-causing viruses.