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Study traces longstanding presence of African swine fever in Europe

A new study in Genome Biology and Evolution, published by Oxford University Press, finds that the African Swine Fever virus, currently circulating in Europe, is not the result of a recent introduction.

4 Jun 2025

Individual immune variation shapes the evolution of influenza strains

A new study has shown that person-to-person variation in antibody immunity plays a key role in shaping which influenza (flu) strains dominate in a population.

3 Jun 2025

PfSPZ-LARC2 malaria vaccine advances to new age groups after successful safety review

Physician-scientists at Groupe de Recherche Action en Santé (GRAS) in Burkina Faso have successfully completed initial safety evaluations in 30 adult Burkinabés as the first phase of a clinical trial of Sanaria PfSPZ-LARC2 Vaccine, which is designed to prevent infection with Plasmodium falciparum malaria.

3 Jun 2025

Study: New mRNA vaccine is more scalable and adaptable to continuously evolving viruses

A new type of mRNA vaccine is more scalable and adaptable to continuously evolving viruses such as SARS-CoV-2 and H5N1, according to a study by researchers at University of Pittsburgh School of Public Health and the Pennsylvania State University.

3 Jun 2025

Engineered viruses and gene therapy halt tumor growth and extend survival in mice

This study reveals the potential of engineered phage-IL-12 therapy in melanoma, enhancing immune response and tumor destruction in aggressive cancer models.

2 Jun 2025

RFK Jr. says healthy pregnant women don’t need covid boosters. What the science says.

You're pregnant, healthy, and hearing mixed messages: Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who is not a scientist or doctor, says you don't need the covid vaccine, but experts at the Centers for Disease Control and Protection still put you in a high-risk group of people who ought to receive boosters.

2 Jun 2025

Navigating the challenges and progress in dengue vaccine development

Dengue fever caused by a flavivirus named DENV is a major global health challenge, risking almost half of the world's population. Since the early 20th century, the scientific community has faced multiple challenges to develop effective dengue vaccines.

30 May 2025

New antibody discovery reveals powerful immune defense against tuberculosis

Researchers at the Ragon Institute have made a significant discovery about how antibodies can directly enhance the body's ability to fight Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb), the bacteria responsible for tuberculosis (TB).

30 May 2025

WHO releases first-ever position paper on immunization products to protect infants against RSV

Today, the World Health Organization (WHO) published its first-ever position paper on immunization products to protect infants against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) – the leading cause of acute lower respiratory infections in children globally.

30 May 2025

American doctors are moving to Canada to escape the Trump administration

Earlier this year, as President Donald Trump was beginning to reshape the American government, Michael, an emergency room doctor who was born, raised, and trained in the United States, packed up his family and got out.

30 May 2025

New insights into decades-old bladder cancer treatment offers clues for immunotherapy

More than three decades ago, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) as the first immunotherapy against cancer. And it is still used today to treat early-stage bladder cancer.

29 May 2025

BCG immunotherapy reprograms bone marrow to boost cancer defense

29 May 2025

Salk researchers create detailed genetic atlas of cannabis to date

Cannabis has been a globally important crop for millennia. While best known today as marijuana for its psychoactive cannabinoid THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), historically, cannabis has been a cornerstone of human civilization, providing seed oil, textiles, and food for more than 10,000 years.

29 May 2025

Early measles vaccination gains urgency amid global outbreak

The global measles outbreak must trigger an urgent debate into whether a vaccine should be recommended earlier to better protect against the highly contagious disease during infancy, a new review states.

29 May 2025

New material could improve delivery and effectiveness of mRNA vaccines

A new material developed at Cornell University could significantly improve the delivery and effectiveness of mRNA vaccines by replacing a commonly used ingredient that may trigger unwanted immune responses in some people.

29 May 2025

Language service cutbacks raise fear of medical errors, misdiagnoses, deaths

Health nonprofits and medical interpreters warn that federal cuts have eliminated dozens of positions in California for community workers who help non-English speakers sign up for insurance coverage and navigate the health care system.

29 May 2025

Philanthropic support helps drive progress across WHO's key health priorities and services

Philanthropic support plays a vital role in enabling countries to build stronger health systems and advance towards health equity.

28 May 2025

Single measles strain triggers outbreak in Milan despite high vaccination rates

A unique measles B3 lineage drove a sustained local outbreak in Milan and surrounding areas in early 2025, marking a shift from previous D8 importations. This primarily affected unvaccinated adults, raising alarms about potential endemic measles resurgence in northern Italy despite high overall vaccination coverage.

27 May 2025

PAHO highlights surge in yellow fever cases across the Americas in 2025

The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has issued a new Rapid Risk Assessment (RRA) on yellow fever in the Americas which shows that the risk to public health remains high due to continued human cases in endemic countries of the Region.

27 May 2025

Prior COVID-19 vaccination provides strong protection against emerging variants

Prior COVID-19 vaccination did not stop the immune system from mounting a protective response to the Delta and Omicron strains, though new mutation-specific antibody production dipped slightly, according to a study led by researchers at the University of Arizona Health Sciences and published in Nature Immunology.

27 May 2025

Vaccine News and Research

Latest Vaccine News and Research

Study traces longstanding presence of African swine fever in Europe

Individual immune variation shapes the evolution of influenza strains

PfSPZ-LARC2 malaria vaccine advances to new age groups after successful safety review

Study: New mRNA vaccine is more scalable and adaptable to continuously evolving viruses

Engineered viruses and gene therapy halt tumor growth and extend survival in mice

RFK Jr. says healthy pregnant women don’t need covid boosters. What the science says.

Navigating the challenges and progress in dengue vaccine development

New antibody discovery reveals powerful immune defense against tuberculosis

WHO releases first-ever position paper on immunization products to protect infants against RSV

American doctors are moving to Canada to escape the Trump administration

New insights into decades-old bladder cancer treatment offers clues for immunotherapy

BCG immunotherapy reprograms bone marrow to boost cancer defense

Salk researchers create detailed genetic atlas of cannabis to date

Early measles vaccination gains urgency amid global outbreak

New material could improve delivery and effectiveness of mRNA vaccines

Language service cutbacks raise fear of medical errors, misdiagnoses, deaths

Philanthropic support helps drive progress across WHO's key health priorities and services

Single measles strain triggers outbreak in Milan despite high vaccination rates

PAHO highlights surge in yellow fever cases across the Americas in 2025

Prior COVID-19 vaccination provides strong protection against emerging variants

Event guide: 3rd mRNA Process Development & Manufacturing Europe eBook

Fluidics in Modern Healthcare & Medical Device Innovation

Scaling 3D biology: Automation, imaging, and the future of high-throughput research

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