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International experts explore diagnostics for infectious diseases

Leading experts from academia, industry and the public sector came together to share insights into novel diagnostics for infectious diseases. Over two days in March, 40 international speakers and over 200 in-person and...

7 June, 2024

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Virus that causes COVID-19 can remain in sperm for 110 days after infection

Researchers detected SARS-CoV-2 in male reproductive cells under the microscope even when PCR testing failed to detect the virus in semen. The discovery serves as a warning of possible implications for natural...

5 June, 2024

6 min read

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Antibiotic-free treatment for infection? New technology with potential in the fight against antimicrobial resistance

New treatment under development by Professor Karine Auclair and Assistant Professor Andréanne Lupien could potentially treat intracellular infections without the need for traditional antibiotics. Supported by the McGill...

4 June, 2024

4 min read

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A new method to watch viruses in action

A team from Stanford University utilized cutting-edge microscopy to delve into the intricacies of SARS-CoV-2 replication within cells, potentially revolutionizing drug development. They captured high-resolution images...

4 June, 2024

2 min read

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Tick-borne diseases in the United States: An escalating challenge

Tick-borne diseases, primarily transmitted by Ixodes scapularis (black-legged or deer tick), are increasingly prevalent in the United States, surpassing diseases spread by mosquitoes. With over 490,000 annual cases...

31 May, 2024

1 min read

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Scientists developing mRNA-based vaccine against H5N1 bird flu

An experimental mRNA vaccine against the H5N1 avian flu is highly effective in preventing severe illness and death in lab animals, researchers report. The vaccine could help fight the H5N1 bird flu outbreaks now...

31 May, 2024

2 min read

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Study finds key link in rare blood disease

New research led by Flinders University and international experts is expanding understanding of vaccine-induced immune thrombocytopenia and thrombosis (known as VITT). At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2021,VITT...

27 May, 2024

2 min read

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Here’s yet another reason to stay on top of your COVID vaccine boosters

If the effects don’t fade too rapidly, new data suggests regular COVID-19 vaccinations could strengthen our immune systems against future variants and even related viruses. This is on top of the proven protection...

22 May, 2024

4 min read

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GPS-like system shows promise as HIV vaccine strategy to elicit critical antibodies

A team led by the Duke Human Vaccine Institute (DHVI) has developed a vaccine approach that works like a GPS, guiding the immune system through the specific steps to make broadly neutralizing antibodies against HIV...

22 May, 2024

2 min read

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African health experts warn of climate change & rising vector-borne diseases

Climate change has become a pressing public health crisis around the world, as disease patterns worsen and emerge in regions where they did not exist before. Rising temperatures can expand and extend the life cycle of...

21 May, 2024

8 min read