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Single mutation in H5N1 influenza surface protein could enable easier human infection

A single modification in the protein found on the surface of the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 influenza virus currently circulating in U.S. dairy cows could allow for easier transmission among humans...

16 December, 2024

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GHP News Outbreak Countries

The viruses that shaped 2024

This year saw record-breaking surges in dengue and mpox cases, a polio outbreak in Gaza, and the emergence of new viral threats. Dengue cases reached unprecedented levels Dengue fever, a mosquito-borne disease, broke...

13 December, 2024

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Australia’s first mRNA vaccine candidate tackles COVID-19 immune imprinting

Australia’s pioneering mRNA COVID-19 vaccine has shown promising results in overcoming immune imprinting, a challenge that limits immune responses to new virus variants. The findings, published in Molecular Therapy...

12 December, 2024

3 min read

GHP News Podcast Videos

Global Health Cast Edition 85

Eighty-Fifth Edition of the Global Health Cast presented by Prof. Schmitt and Dr. Sanicas. Download PDF here🔒 Premium Content - For FreeUnlock this content by becoming a Global Health Press subscriber. Join for...

9 December, 2024

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How genomic sequences reveal the speed of viral spread: Insights from simulated outbreaks

Understanding how quickly viruses spread is crucial for preventing and controlling disease outbreaks. In a groundbreaking study published in PLOS Biology on December 3rd, researchers led by Simon Dellicour from the...

6 December, 2024

3 min read

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Global Health Cast Edition 84

Eighty-Fourth Edition of the Global Health Cast presented by Prof. Schmitt and Dr. Sanicas. Download PDF here🔒 Premium Content - For FreeUnlock this content by becoming a Global Health Press subscriber. Join for...

4 December, 2024

1 min read

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One size doesn’t fit all: Best time for COVID-19 booster depends on where you live, infection history

A one-size-fits-all approach for scheduling COVID-19 booster shots may not be the most effective, according to a new study by researchers at the Yale School of Public Health (YSPH) and University of North Carolina at...

29 November, 2024

4 min read

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New game-theoretic approach to understanding epidemic dynamics

We live in an increasingly connected and social world, where infectious diseases are deeply intertwined with human interactions and the flow of information. As a result, controlling outbreaks requires more than medical...

28 November, 2024

4 min read

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Global vaccine innovation in
Asia-Pacific

With 46% of global prophylactic vaccine trials and 31% of therapeutic trials conducted in the Asia-Pacific region, the region has emerged as a global leader in vaccine research and development. A collaborative...

27 November, 2024

5 min read

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New study reveals hidden immune protection from COVID-19 mRNA vaccines

Researchers at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons have uncovered how COVID-19 mRNA vaccines bolster the immune system by generating memory T and B cells, critical for long-term immunity...

25 November, 2024

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