Addressing both flu and COVID-19 through a single, multitasking injection

byPohang University of Science and TechnologyMechanism of antiviral action by the rhIL-7-hyFc recombinant protein. Credit: POSTECHIn preparation for the winter season last year, the Korean Medic

Updated on: March 28,2024

Addressing both flu and COVID-19 through a single, multitasking injection

byPohang University of Science and TechnologyMechanism of antiviral action by the rhIL-7-hyFc recombinant protein. Credit: POSTECHIn preparation for the winter season last year, the Korean Medic

Updated on:March 28,2024

Getting the flu and then your flu shot may benefit immunity

by Savannah Peat,University of GeorgiaA new UGA study suggests getting a flu shot after having the flu amplifies immunity. Credit: Andrew Davis Tucker/UGAIn a new study, University of Georgia re

Updated on: October 10,2024

Getting the flu and then your flu shot may benefit immunity

by Savannah Peat,University of GeorgiaA new UGA study suggests getting a flu shot after having the flu amplifies immunity. Credit: Andrew Davis Tucker/UGAIn a new study, University of Georgia re

Updated on:October 10,2024

Dengue Fever: The Tropical Mosquito-borne Killer

Updated on: June 05,2024

Dengue Fever: The Tropical Mosquito-borne Killer

Updated on:June 05,2024

COVID-19: Anti-viral strategy with double effect

by Brigitte Holfelder,Max Planck SocietyThe protease PLpro of Sars-CoV-2 plays a central role in the viral life cycle. By cleaving also proteins of infected cells, PLpro interferes with the inna

Updated on: April 12,2024

COVID-19: Anti-viral strategy with double effect

by Brigitte Holfelder,Max Planck SocietyThe protease PLpro of Sars-CoV-2 plays a central role in the viral life cycle. By cleaving also proteins of infected cells, PLpro interferes with the inna

Updated on:April 12,2024

Next generation COVID-19 immunization strategies could deliver vaccine directly to the respiratory tract

byBeth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe global COVID-19 vaccination campaign saved an estimated 20 million lives. However, while current COVID-19 vaccines provide prot

Updated on: January 25,2024

Next generation COVID-19 immunization strategies could deliver vaccine directly to the respiratory tract

byBeth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe global COVID-19 vaccination campaign saved an estimated 20 million lives. However, while current COVID-19 vaccines provide prot

Updated on:January 25,2024

Infections from nontuberculous mycobacteria are on the rise: New blood test cuts diagnosis time from months to hours

by Tulane UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainInhaling nontuberculous mycobacteria is common for most people. The bacteria are found in water systems, soil and dust worldwide and, for many, cause

Updated on: March 20,2024

Infections from nontuberculous mycobacteria are on the rise: New blood test cuts diagnosis time from months to hours

by Tulane UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainInhaling nontuberculous mycobacteria is common for most people. The bacteria are found in water systems, soil and dust worldwide and, for many, cause

Updated on:March 20,2024

Gaza remains at ‘high risk’ of polio virus spread, warn UN aid teams

Updated on: August 15,2024

Gaza remains at ‘high risk’ of polio virus spread, warn UN aid teams

Updated on:August 15,2024

Noma officially recognized by WHO as a neglected tropical disease

byLondon School of Hygiene & Tropical MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainNoma, also known as cancrum oris or gangrenous stomatitis, is now officially recognized as a neglected tropical disease

Updated on: December 28,2023

Noma officially recognized by WHO as a neglected tropical disease

byLondon School of Hygiene & Tropical MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainNoma, also known as cancrum oris or gangrenous stomatitis, is now officially recognized as a neglected tropical disease

Updated on:December 28,2023

Salt seekers: Sodium reduction initiative thwarted by consumers

by University of Massachusetts AmherstCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAs a group, Americans consume more salt than recommended by health experts, and when presented with reformulated products co

Updated on: March 27,2024

Salt seekers: Sodium reduction initiative thwarted by consumers

by University of Massachusetts AmherstCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAs a group, Americans consume more salt than recommended by health experts, and when presented with reformulated products co

Updated on:March 27,2024

COVID-19 virus can stay in the body more than a year after infection, research finds

by University of California, San FranciscoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe COVID-19 virus can persist in the blood and tissue of patients for more than a year after the acute phase of the ill

Updated on: March 20,2024

COVID-19 virus can stay in the body more than a year after infection, research finds

by University of California, San FranciscoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe COVID-19 virus can persist in the blood and tissue of patients for more than a year after the acute phase of the ill

Updated on:March 20,2024

Investigating needle-free ultrasound vaccine delivery

byAcoustical Society of AmericaUltrasound pulses deliver vaccines through the skin without needles. This technique, which employs sound waves to create bubbles that forge a path for the vaccine,

Updated on: January 02,2024

Investigating needle-free ultrasound vaccine delivery

byAcoustical Society of AmericaUltrasound pulses deliver vaccines through the skin without needles. This technique, which employs sound waves to create bubbles that forge a path for the vaccine,

Updated on:January 02,2024

New COVID vaccine induces good antibody response to mutated viral variants, finds study

by Felicia Lindberg,Karolinska InstitutetCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Karolinska Institutet and Danderyd Hospital have followed recipients of the new updated COVID-19 vaccine

Updated on: December 26,2023

New COVID vaccine induces good antibody response to mutated viral variants, finds study

by Felicia Lindberg,Karolinska InstitutetCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Karolinska Institutet and Danderyd Hospital have followed recipients of the new updated COVID-19 vaccine

Updated on:December 26,2023