AI-designed universal vaccine clears first human trial, targets future coronavirus threats with needle-free delivery

byUniversity of CambridgeThe super antigen is compatible with most vaccine delivery systems. In this trial it was administered as DNA vaccine through a microfluid jet. This needle-free delivery method

Updated on: June 21,2026

AI-designed universal vaccine clears first human trial, targets future coronavirus threats with needle-free delivery

byUniversity of CambridgeThe super antigen is compatible with most vaccine delivery systems. In this trial it was administered as DNA vaccine through a microfluid jet. This needle-free delivery method

Updated on:June 21,2026

Meningitis kills a quarter million people a year, study estimates

Gram stain of meningococci from a culture showing Gram negative (pink) bacteria, often in pairs. Credit: public domainMore than a quarter of a million people worldwide die from meningitis a year, a la

Updated on: June 04,2026

Meningitis kills a quarter million people a year, study estimates

Gram stain of meningococci from a culture showing Gram negative (pink) bacteria, often in pairs. Credit: public domainMore than a quarter of a million people worldwide die from meningitis a year, a la

Updated on:June 04,2026

Common disinfectant chemicals far more toxic when inhaled, study finds

by Amy Quinton,UC DavisCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBreathing in common disinfectant chemicals known as quaternary ammonium compounds, or QACs, may be far more harmful than swallowing them, accord

Updated on: June 06,2026

Common disinfectant chemicals far more toxic when inhaled, study finds

by Amy Quinton,UC DavisCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBreathing in common disinfectant chemicals known as quaternary ammonium compounds, or QACs, may be far more harmful than swallowing them, accord

Updated on:June 06,2026

Jail-based programs could dramatically reduce hepatitis C infections

by Beth Duff-Brown,Stanford UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA Stanford study shows that jail-based hepatitis C programs could cut new infections by nearly half among people who inject drug

Updated on: June 03,2026

Jail-based programs could dramatically reduce hepatitis C infections

by Beth Duff-Brown,Stanford UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA Stanford study shows that jail-based hepatitis C programs could cut new infections by nearly half among people who inject drug

Updated on:June 03,2026

Lost in space: Sperm struggles to navigate during weightless sex

by Daniel LawlerThe Milky Way: As humanity sets its sights on life in space, scientists are studying procreation without Earth's gravity.Scientists have used a tiny plastic "obstacle course&q

Updated on: June 12,2026

Lost in space: Sperm struggles to navigate during weightless sex

by Daniel LawlerThe Milky Way: As humanity sets its sights on life in space, scientists are studying procreation without Earth's gravity.Scientists have used a tiny plastic "obstacle course&q

Updated on:June 12,2026

Both diseased and healthy lungs contain genes associated with antibiotic resistance

byUniversity of BergenCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study from the University of Bergen shows that genes responsible for antibiotic resistance are present not only in individuals with lung d

Updated on: May 20,2026

Both diseased and healthy lungs contain genes associated with antibiotic resistance

byUniversity of BergenCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study from the University of Bergen shows that genes responsible for antibiotic resistance are present not only in individuals with lung d

Updated on:May 20,2026

First European human case of H9N2 bird flu reported in Italy: What you need to know

by Ed Hutchinson,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe first human case of H9N2 influenza virus (bird flu) has been reported in Europe. A human infection was recorded by the Italian Mi

Updated on: May 25,2026

First European human case of H9N2 bird flu reported in Italy: What you need to know

by Ed Hutchinson,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe first human case of H9N2 influenza virus (bird flu) has been reported in Europe. A human infection was recorded by the Italian Mi

Updated on:May 25,2026

New test identifies active, infectious form of tuberculosis

byUC DavisMycobacterium tuberculosis bacteria seen with a scanning electron microscope. Credit: CDC PHILResearchers in the UC Davis Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine have created a new t

Updated on: June 01,2026

New test identifies active, infectious form of tuberculosis

byUC DavisMycobacterium tuberculosis bacteria seen with a scanning electron microscope. Credit: CDC PHILResearchers in the UC Davis Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine have created a new t

Updated on:June 01,2026

Noise reduction measures beneficial for patients with Meniere Disease

by Elana GotkineFor patients with Meniere disease, implementing noise reduction measures during noise-sensitive periods is associated with improved vertigo symptoms, reduced tinnitus handicap, and enh

Updated on: June 09,2026

Noise reduction measures beneficial for patients with Meniere Disease

by Elana GotkineFor patients with Meniere disease, implementing noise reduction measures during noise-sensitive periods is associated with improved vertigo symptoms, reduced tinnitus handicap, and enh

Updated on:June 09,2026

ASH releases clinical practice guidelines on diagnosis and management of severe, very severe acquired aplastic anemia

byAmerican Society of HematologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe American Society of Hematology (ASH) released guidelines on the diagnosis and management of severe acquired aplastic anemia, a rare and lif

Updated on: June 09,2026

ASH releases clinical practice guidelines on diagnosis and management of severe, very severe acquired aplastic anemia

byAmerican Society of HematologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe American Society of Hematology (ASH) released guidelines on the diagnosis and management of severe acquired aplastic anemia, a rare and lif

Updated on:June 09,2026

Overactive bladder independently linked to risk for recent fall

by Elana GotkineFor adults aged 20 to 69 years, overactive bladder (OAB) is associated with an increased risk for a recent fall, according to a studypublishedonline March 19 inNeurourology and Urodyna

Updated on: June 10,2026

Overactive bladder independently linked to risk for recent fall

by Elana GotkineFor adults aged 20 to 69 years, overactive bladder (OAB) is associated with an increased risk for a recent fall, according to a studypublishedonline March 19 inNeurourology and Urodyna

Updated on:June 10,2026

How to contain avian flu H5N1 if human-to-human spread begins

by Sandra McLean,York UniversityColorized transmission electron micrograph of Avian influenza A H5N1 viruses. Credit: Public DomainAt this point, avian flu H5N1 is thought to have very limited ability

Updated on: May 16,2026

How to contain avian flu H5N1 if human-to-human spread begins

by Sandra McLean,York UniversityColorized transmission electron micrograph of Avian influenza A H5N1 viruses. Credit: Public DomainAt this point, avian flu H5N1 is thought to have very limited ability

Updated on:May 16,2026