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Mucus-based lubricant proves highly effective against HIV and herpes
Cow mucus provides the basis for a synthetic prophylactic gel developed at KTH to protect against HIV and herpes transmission.
Joseph Shavit
Sep 24, 2022


New vaccine can treat HIV infection through a one-time injection
A new study offers a new and unique treatment for AIDS which may be developed into a vaccine or a one time treatment for patients with HIV.
Joseph Shavit
Jun 14, 2022


Nasal vaccines could revolutionize the fight against COVID-19 variants
COVID-19 variants have sent scientists scrambling to determine whether existing vaccinations and boosters are still effective.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 14, 2021


Vaccines and previous infection could offer some “stronger than basic” protection to Omicron
Omicron samples do further propose its “significant” capability to evade protection from previous infection and, even third vaccine dose.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 13, 2021


Yale research team develops a vaccine for Lyme Disease
Researchers have developed a novel vaccine that in guinea pigs offers protection against infection by the bacterium that causes Lyme disease
Joseph Shavit
Nov 23, 2021


Giving social support to others may boost your health
When it comes to your health, being willing to give social support to your spouse, friends and family may be just as important as receiving.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 23, 2021


Researchers uncover potential vaccine and treatment for Alzheimer’s
A promising new approach to potentially treat Alzheimer’s disease – and also vaccinate against it – has been developed by a research team.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 16, 2021


Results of the largest real-world study of third dose of COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness released
Largest real-world study of third (“booster”) dose of COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness against severe illness published.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 1, 2021


The future of vaccines may look more like eating a salad than getting a shot in the arm
UC Riverside scientists are studying whether they can turn edible plants like lettuce into mRNA vaccine factories.
Joseph Shavit
Sep 19, 2021
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