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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

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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

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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

3 min read

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Canada’s first human case of bird flu: A call for vigilance amid uncertainty

In a sobering development for public health in Canada, a British Columbia teenager is in critical condition after contracting what is believed to be the country’s first human case of bird flu. The case underscores...

20 November, 2024

4 min read

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WHO identified 17 priority pathogens for vaccine development in landmark global study

The World Health Organization (WHO) released a groundbreaking study identifying 17 priority pathogens for vaccine development. This initiative represents the first global effort to systematically evaluate pathogens...

20 November, 2024

3 min read

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Public perception of mRNA vaccines

The development of mRNA technology marks one of the most groundbreaking moments in modern medicine. Once relegated to experimental laboratories, it emerged as a beacon of hope during the COVID-19 pandemic, enabling the...

19 November, 2024

4 min read

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The key to fighting viruses: Understanding their structure is vital to unlock a healthy future for humanity

There is no cure for the common cold. But there are cures — or at least vaccines — for other viruses, and researchers are working hard to build a toolbox to be able to rapidly develop vaccines for new and emerging...

19 November, 2024

6 min read