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Scientists develop groundbreaking new HIV vaccine strategy
Two studies from Scripps Research combine bioinformatics and other techniques to develop new vaccine candidates against HIV.
Joseph Shavit
Oct 5, 2022


First-ever vaccine prevents rheumatoid arthritis, study finds
Protein-based vaccine shows significant promise in preventing rheumatoid arthritis and improving bone quality suggesting long-term benefits.
Joseph Shavit
Sep 21, 2022


New antibody kills all known SARS-CoV-2 variants
Scientists have been searching for an antibody that would be broadly neutralizing — able to fight off any viral variant that might emerge.
Joseph Shavit
Sep 13, 2022


Can the flu shot reduce your risk of stroke?
The study looked at ischemic stroke, which is caused by a blockage of blood flow to the brain and is the most common type of stroke.
Joseph Shavit
Sep 10, 2022


Extending the shelf life of vaccines: Like Tupperware for proteins
Nearly half of all vaccines go to waste, due to the logistical obstacles involved in transporting them to diverse regions of the world.
Joseph Shavit
Aug 19, 2022


Tuberculosis vaccine boosts infant immunity more than a year after vaccination
The immune boosting benefits of a tuberculosis vaccine can be seen in infants more than one year after vaccination, according to a new study
Joseph Shavit
Aug 11, 2022


4th Covid-19 Vaccine Reduces Risk of Death by 72% Amongst Elderly
New study by Tel Aviv University found that the fourth COVID-19 vaccine is effective in protecting the elderly from the Omicron variant.
Joseph Shavit
Jul 31, 2022


Novel COVID-19 vaccine could be effective against new and emerging variants
A COVID-19 vaccine, that would, in theory, remain effective against new and emerging variants, could be taken as a pill.
Joseph Shavit
Jul 23, 2022


Flu vaccination linked to 40% reduced risk of Alzheimer's disease
People who received at least one influenza vaccine were 40% less likely than their non-vaccinated peers to develop Alzheimer’s disease
Joseph Shavit
Jun 26, 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


3D printed vaccine patch offers 10x greater immune response than vaccination shots
Scientists at UNC and Stanford use 3D printer to produce microneedle vaccine patch that dissolves into the skin to boost immunity.
Joseph Shavit
Apr 27, 2022


Scientists identify antibodies that can neutralize omicron
The findings could lead to the development of more effective vaccines and antibody treatments for COVID-19 variants.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 31, 2021


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


New 3D printed vaccine patch offers 10x greater immune response than vaccination shots
Scientists have created a 3D-printed vaccine patch that provides greater protection than a typical vaccine shot.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 11, 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


Scientists develop promising vaccine against Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)
Researchers at The University of Texas at Dallas are investigating the use of whole-cell vaccines to fight urinary tract infection (UTI).
Joseph Shavit
Nov 22, 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


3D printed vaccine patch offers 10x greater immune response than vaccination shots
Scientists at the UNC at Chapel Hill use 3D printer to produce microneedle vaccine patch that dissolves into the skin to boost immunity.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 9, 2021


Researchers find HPV vaccine cuts cervical cancer by 87%
Researchers have revealed the HPV vaccination programme prevented approximately 450 cervical cancers and 17,200 pre-cancers by mid 2019.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 5, 2021
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