Human genetic analysis points to IFNAR2 and ACE2 as key COVID-19 drug targets, supporting trials…
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A vaccine is a biological preparation designed to stimulate the immune system to recognize and combat harmful pathogens, such as viruses or bacteria, without causing the disease itself. By introducing a harmless part of a pathogen—like a protein, inactivated virus, or mRNA—vaccines train the body to mount a defense if exposed to the real threat in the future. Vaccines have been one of the most powerful tools in public health, helping to control, eliminate, or even eradicate diseases like smallpox, polio, and measles. Ongoing research continues to expand vaccine technology, including mRNA platforms and universal vaccine approaches, to address emerging infectious threats and improve global health.
A clinical trial of college students, including those at UC San Diego, will try to…
New model captures glycan molecules whose motions shield much of the spike from immune defenses.…
Major Boost in COVID-19 Antibodies Seen in Breast Milk After Vaccination New research from Washington…
A rare allergy to polyethylene glycol (PEG) has been identified as the cause of anaphylaxis…
Study involved health care personnel, first responders, and essential workers in six states. A new…
Even vaccinated, you can still spread COVID-19. Stay cautious until cases drop and herd immunity…
University of Chicago Medicine’s Emily Landon discusses herd immunity, possible return to pre-pandemic lifestyle. As…
Corning executive Mark Kurz SM ’95 leads a team producing vials for vaccine distribution. Some…
A new study finds encouraging associations between flu shots and less severe COVID infections. People…
Scientists at UW Medicine and the NIH have created experimental flu shots that spur broad…
TACC’s Frontera supercomputer aids in building infection models of COVID-19 variants. All viruses mutate as…
One dose of the Pfizer vaccine offers high protection, but two doses are still advised…
Large-Scale Clinical Trial Validates AstraZeneca Vaccine Results from a large clinical trial in the United…
Symptomless COVID-19 Spread Demands Vigilance Beyond Vaccination Even as vaccines are becoming more readily available…
Delivering vaccines directly to the lungs can boost immune responses to respiratory infections or lung…
With the U.S. facing vaccination delays because of worker shortages and distribution problems, federal health…
Researchers are testing a universal flu vaccine that activates T cells for lasting protection and…