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Chlamydia vaccine shows promise in early trial

Chlamydia vaccine shows promise in early trial

by Robin FosterA chlamydia vaccine has triggered immune responses in an early trial, raising hopes that one day it might help curb the spread of the sexually transmitted infection (STI).There is curre

Chlamydia vaccine shows promise in early trial

by Robin FosterA chlamydia vaccine has triggered immune responses in an early trial, raising hopes that one day it might help curb the spread of the sexually transmitted infection (STI).There is curre
Murray Valley encephalitis: Summer is over but mosquito-borne disease remains a risk in northern Australia

Murray Valley encephalitis: Summer is over but mosquito-borne disease remains a risk in northern Australia

by Cameron Webb,The ConversationMosquitoes carry a variety of diseases. Credit: Cameron Webb, NSW Health PathologyCooler temperatures are fading our memories of summer and reducing numbers of mo

Murray Valley encephalitis: Summer is over but mosquito-borne disease remains a risk in northern Australia

by Cameron Webb,The ConversationMosquitoes carry a variety of diseases. Credit: Cameron Webb, NSW Health PathologyCooler temperatures are fading our memories of summer and reducing numbers of mo
Protective antibody targets conserved site of fusion glycoprotein of respiratory syncytial virus

Protective antibody targets conserved site of fusion glycoprotein of respiratory syncytial virus

by Tsinghua University PressHuman neutralizing antibodies against RSV are isolated from the convalescent children. One potent monoclonal antibody RV11 potently neutralizes and prevent RSV infection, w

Protective antibody targets conserved site of fusion glycoprotein of respiratory syncytial virus

by Tsinghua University PressHuman neutralizing antibodies against RSV are isolated from the convalescent children. One potent monoclonal antibody RV11 potently neutralizes and prevent RSV infection, w
Cut-price malaria vaccine to begin Africa rollout from May

Cut-price malaria vaccine to begin Africa rollout from May

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe world's biggest vaccine maker will start rolling out a cheap new malaria inoculation in Africa from May, bolstering the fight against one of the most deadly in

Cut-price malaria vaccine to begin Africa rollout from May

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe world's biggest vaccine maker will start rolling out a cheap new malaria inoculation in Africa from May, bolstering the fight against one of the most deadly in
T-cell abnormalities in severe COVID-19 cases

T-cell abnormalities in severe COVID-19 cases

by Kumamoto UniversityA major difference between mild and severe cases of COVID-19 may be the extreme activation of T cells as they react to the virus. In mild cases, T cell activation is slowed

T-cell abnormalities in severe COVID-19 cases

by Kumamoto UniversityA major difference between mild and severe cases of COVID-19 may be the extreme activation of T cells as they react to the virus. In mild cases, T cell activation is slowed
Long COVID ties with heart disease for health outcomes: Vaccines reduce risk, study finds

Long COVID ties with heart disease for health outcomes: Vaccines reduce risk, study finds

by Serina DeSalvio, St. Louis Post-DispatchCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainLong COVID is on par with heart disease in terms of its severity, but vaccination reduces risks of long COVID by nearly 70%,

Long COVID ties with heart disease for health outcomes: Vaccines reduce risk, study finds

by Serina DeSalvio, St. Louis Post-DispatchCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainLong COVID is on par with heart disease in terms of its severity, but vaccination reduces risks of long COVID by nearly 70%,
Scientists discover hidden army of lung flu fighters

Scientists discover hidden army of lung flu fighters

FEBRUARY 14, 2024by Jules Bernstein,University of California - RiversideThis image illustrates the very beginning stages of an influenza (flu) infection in the respiratory tract. Credit: CDCScie

Scientists discover hidden army of lung flu fighters

FEBRUARY 14, 2024by Jules Bernstein,University of California - RiversideThis image illustrates the very beginning stages of an influenza (flu) infection in the respiratory tract. Credit: CDCScie
New genomic surveillance tools could help efforts to eliminate damaging parasitic infections

New genomic surveillance tools could help efforts to eliminate damaging parasitic infections

byWashington University in St. LouisOverview of experiments and analysis. (a) Brugia malayi experiments. Adult worms collected from an experimental host (gerbils) and microfilariae of a known pe

New genomic surveillance tools could help efforts to eliminate damaging parasitic infections

byWashington University in St. LouisOverview of experiments and analysis. (a) Brugia malayi experiments. Adult worms collected from an experimental host (gerbils) and microfilariae of a known pe
New study reveals how fear and vaccine hesitancy could fuel conspiracy beliefs

New study reveals how fear and vaccine hesitancy could fuel conspiracy beliefs

byUniversity of NottinghamCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research has shown that fear around vaccination can increase vaccine hesitancy, where conspiracy beliefs may then be used to justi

New study reveals how fear and vaccine hesitancy could fuel conspiracy beliefs

byUniversity of NottinghamCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research has shown that fear around vaccination can increase vaccine hesitancy, where conspiracy beliefs may then be used to justi
Ultrafine particles linked to over 1,000 deaths per year in Canada's two largest cities

Ultrafine particles linked to over 1,000 deaths per year in Canada's two largest cities

byMcGill UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA first-of-its kind study conducted in Canada's two largest cities by McGill-led researchers has linked about 1,100 premature deaths per

Ultrafine particles linked to over 1,000 deaths per year in Canada's two largest cities

byMcGill UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA first-of-its kind study conducted in Canada's two largest cities by McGill-led researchers has linked about 1,100 premature deaths per
Why COVID patients who could most benefit from Paxlovid still aren't getting it

Why COVID patients who could most benefit from Paxlovid still aren't getting it

by Arthur Allen, KFF Health NewsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainEvangelical minister Eddie Hyatt believes in the healing power of prayer but "also the medical approach." So on a February ev

Why COVID patients who could most benefit from Paxlovid still aren't getting it

by Arthur Allen, KFF Health NewsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainEvangelical minister Eddie Hyatt believes in the healing power of prayer but "also the medical approach." So on a February ev
Researchers support increased genomic sequencing of dengue for more effective prevention

Researchers support increased genomic sequencing of dengue for more effective prevention

byBoston University School of MedicineAnopheles gambiae mosquito, feeding on blood. Credit: James Gathany, Centers for Disease Control and PreventionDengue is a disease characterized by fever, r

Researchers support increased genomic sequencing of dengue for more effective prevention

byBoston University School of MedicineAnopheles gambiae mosquito, feeding on blood. Credit: James Gathany, Centers for Disease Control and PreventionDengue is a disease characterized by fever, r