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Turns Out Human Skin Has Its Own Immune System

The skin has a dedicated immune system that functions independently, potentially revolutionizing vaccine administration techniques.
Recent studies illustrate skin's capabilities, emphasizing its role as an autonomous lymphoid organ, independent of other immune systems.
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Scientists Are Working to Reverse Bacteria's Immunity to Medication

Vaccines must adapt annually due to rapidly mutating viruses and bacteria, posing significant challenges for effective immunization.

AI Could One Day Engineer a Pandemic, Experts Warn

Advanced biological AI models can accelerate vaccine development and crop engineering but pose serious risk of misuse, warranting governance.

OHSU-led research fuels hope for universal flu vaccine

New research could lead to a universal influenza vaccine within five years.

CDC has 1 million bird flu tests ready, but experts see repeat of COVID missteps

A lack of testing for bird flu virus in the U.S. could hinder detection and prevention of a potential pandemic.

Deadly Marburg virus: scientists race to test vaccines in outbreak

The Marburg virus outbreak in Rwanda is urgent, with researchers racing to deploy vaccines and treatments amidst 27 cases and 9 deaths.

Marburg outbreak: Fear of motorbike helmets, vaccine trial, U.S. travelers alert

Rwanda is testing a promising experimental vaccine for the Marburg virus amidst a critical outbreak.

Scientists Are Working to Reverse Bacteria's Immunity to Medication

Vaccines must adapt annually due to rapidly mutating viruses and bacteria, posing significant challenges for effective immunization.

AI Could One Day Engineer a Pandemic, Experts Warn

Advanced biological AI models can accelerate vaccine development and crop engineering but pose serious risk of misuse, warranting governance.

OHSU-led research fuels hope for universal flu vaccine

New research could lead to a universal influenza vaccine within five years.

CDC has 1 million bird flu tests ready, but experts see repeat of COVID missteps

A lack of testing for bird flu virus in the U.S. could hinder detection and prevention of a potential pandemic.

Deadly Marburg virus: scientists race to test vaccines in outbreak

The Marburg virus outbreak in Rwanda is urgent, with researchers racing to deploy vaccines and treatments amidst 27 cases and 9 deaths.

Marburg outbreak: Fear of motorbike helmets, vaccine trial, U.S. travelers alert

Rwanda is testing a promising experimental vaccine for the Marburg virus amidst a critical outbreak.
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Groundbreaking Ovarian Cancer Vaccine at an "Exciting" Moment, Lead Scientist Says

Oxford is developing the world's first ovarian cancer vaccine, potentially transforming preventative care for women at high risk.
The vaccine may empower women to avoid drastic preemptive surgeries.

Bird Flu Fears Stoke the Race for an mRNA Flu Vaccine

mRNA vaccines for influenza may enable targeting multiple proteins, potentially increasing effectiveness and reducing strain prediction challenges.
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The US will pay Moderna $176 million to develop an mRNA pandemic flu vaccine

The U.S. government is funding Moderna to expedite pandemic influenza vaccine development, adaptable to different strains of influenza.

Moderna receives $176 million to accelerate development of pandemic bird flu vaccine as concerns grow

Moderna receiving $176 million for pandemic flu vaccine development following bird flu outbreak.

Moderna stock plunges nearly 20% as company reports poor COVID-19 vaccine sales and cuts to research plans

Moderna is reducing its R&D budget by 20%, impacting future vaccine development due to low sales projections.
The company faces challenges following its pandemic success, prompting a strategic shift in investment.

Cambridge-based Moderna lays out plan to slice research and development spending

Moderna expects to break even by 2028, delaying its previous 2026 target due to revenue forecast disappointments.

The US will pay Moderna $176 million to develop an mRNA pandemic flu vaccine

The U.S. government is funding Moderna to expedite pandemic influenza vaccine development, adaptable to different strains of influenza.

Moderna receives $176 million to accelerate development of pandemic bird flu vaccine as concerns grow

Moderna receiving $176 million for pandemic flu vaccine development following bird flu outbreak.

Moderna stock plunges nearly 20% as company reports poor COVID-19 vaccine sales and cuts to research plans

Moderna is reducing its R&D budget by 20%, impacting future vaccine development due to low sales projections.
The company faces challenges following its pandemic success, prompting a strategic shift in investment.

Cambridge-based Moderna lays out plan to slice research and development spending

Moderna expects to break even by 2028, delaying its previous 2026 target due to revenue forecast disappointments.
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Whatever happened to ... the Brazilian besties creating an mRNA vaccine as a gift to the world

Brazilian scientists aim to democratize vaccine access by creating a free-to-use mRNA vaccine against COVID and other diseases.
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Launching an effective bird flu vaccine quickly could be tough, scientists warn

The federal government is developing a vaccine for bird flu as a precautionary measure.

Flu vaccine will curb bird flu risk for US farm workers, CDC deputy director says

Vaccination campaign targets farm workers amidst bird flu concerns.

Launching an effective bird flu vaccine quickly could be tough, scientists warn

The federal government is developing a vaccine for bird flu as a precautionary measure.

Flu vaccine will curb bird flu risk for US farm workers, CDC deputy director says

Vaccination campaign targets farm workers amidst bird flu concerns.
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Has the next pandemic already started?

The world needs to urgently prepare for a potential avian flu pandemic.

Scientists Are Testing mRNA Bird Flu Vaccines

Development of mRNA vaccines for bird flu in cows to protect humans. Plans for mRNA flu vaccines alongside traditional egg-based methods for potential pandemics.

The pathogens that could spark the next pandemic

The WHO updated the list of priority pathogens to over 30, aiding in allocating resources for treatment and vaccine development.

Has the next pandemic already started?

The world needs to urgently prepare for a potential avian flu pandemic.

Scientists Are Testing mRNA Bird Flu Vaccines

Development of mRNA vaccines for bird flu in cows to protect humans. Plans for mRNA flu vaccines alongside traditional egg-based methods for potential pandemics.

The pathogens that could spark the next pandemic

The WHO updated the list of priority pathogens to over 30, aiding in allocating resources for treatment and vaccine development.
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Covid-19 Is Currently Widespread in Wildlife. Should We Be Worried?

The virus SARS-CoV-2 is extensively spreading through various animal species, potentially leading to further unpredictable mutations and challenges in vaccine development.

Covid immune response study could explain why some escape infection

Specialized immune cells in the nose can effectively combat Covid at the early stage, preventing full infection.
Genes related to flagging virus presence play a crucial role in immune responses and potential vaccine development.

Chinese lab had COVID-19 mapped two weeks before global outbreak: documents

A Chinese researcher uploaded the sequence of COVID-19's structure to a US database on Dec. 28, 2019, two weeks before Beijing officially released details of the virus.
The researcher's work was nearly identical to what Beijing eventually presented to the World Health Organization on Jan. 11, 2020.
The extra two weeks could have been pivotal for the global response to the pandemic and the development of COVID-19 vaccines.

Covid-19 Is Currently Widespread in Wildlife. Should We Be Worried?

The virus SARS-CoV-2 is extensively spreading through various animal species, potentially leading to further unpredictable mutations and challenges in vaccine development.

Covid immune response study could explain why some escape infection

Specialized immune cells in the nose can effectively combat Covid at the early stage, preventing full infection.
Genes related to flagging virus presence play a crucial role in immune responses and potential vaccine development.

Chinese lab had COVID-19 mapped two weeks before global outbreak: documents

A Chinese researcher uploaded the sequence of COVID-19's structure to a US database on Dec. 28, 2019, two weeks before Beijing officially released details of the virus.
The researcher's work was nearly identical to what Beijing eventually presented to the World Health Organization on Jan. 11, 2020.
The extra two weeks could have been pivotal for the global response to the pandemic and the development of COVID-19 vaccines.
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New malaria vaccine delivered for the first time

Central African Republic receives new malaria vaccine R21/Matrix-M for children to combat high malaria incidence.

GSK Discovered Vaccine That Protects Against RSV, Paul Singer

CEO changes can help companies suffering from bad executive syndrome, leading to positive outcomes like vaccine developments.

Trials that infected people with common colds can inform today's COVID-19 challenge trials

Viral strains used in challenge trials are difficult to match circulating variants exactly due to stringent production processes.

Genetics Played Role in Rare Blood Clots Linked to COVID-19 Vaccines, Researchers Find

Rare blood clots from J&J and AstraZeneca COVID-19 shots linked to autoimmune reaction in genetically susceptible individuals, shaping future vaccine development.

UTIs make life miserable - scientists are finding new ways to tackle them

Researchers are exploring non-antibiotic methods to prevent recurrent UTIs, including vaccines and non-antibiotic drugs.

The extraordinary promise of personalised cancer vaccines

Vaccine shows promise in fighting aggressive brain tumors like glioblastomas and personalized mRNA vaccines for melanoma are being developed.

Bird flu outbreak in US cows: why scientists are concerned

The worrisome strain of avian influenza has spread to cows and even one person across six US states.
Health officials are closely monitoring the situation, highlighting concerns about the virus potentially spreading to humans.

People assume you're crazy for doing it': the Melbourne clinic infecting healthy patients

Human challenge trials are efficient for evaluating vaccines and therapeutics.
Controlled studies like Chim can provide reliable insights into diseases and immunity.
DCT in Australia aims to accelerate the vaccine approval process and benefit financially.

Covid inquiry postpones vaccine investigation

The Covid inquiry will not start hearing evidence about the development of vaccines and other drugs this summer, as originally planned.
Witness hearings will be postponed until a later date, likely to be after the next general election.

Scientists start human testing of Marburg virus vaccine

The first in-human vaccine trial for the highly fatal Marburg virus has been initiated at the University of Oxford.
The Marburg virus, akin to Ebola, lacks approved vaccines or treatments and poses a real threat of causing a pandemic.
The development of a vaccine is essential due to the high fatality rate and lack of approved treatments for Marburg virus.
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