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China has identified a new tick-borne virus

A new and mysterious virus, transmitted by ticks, has emerged in northeastern China, raising concerns among scientists and public health experts alike. Known as the Xue-Cheng virus (XCV), this discovery marks a...

14 January, 2025

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How a vaccine turned Ebola into a preventable disease

Ten years ago, Sierra Leone, Liberia, and Guinea faced a devastating Ebola epidemic that claimed over 11,000 lives and gripped the world in fear. The 2014 outbreak was the largest since Ebola’s discovery in 1976...

10 January, 2025

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High levels of RSV cases highlight need for greater vaccine awareness

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) cases have reached alarming levels across the United States, with several states reporting “very high” activity according to CDC wastewater testing. This surge underscores...

10 January, 2025

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Call for action against rising antivaccine activism

In a recent opinion article published in PLOS Global Public Health, pediatrician-scientist Prof. Peter Hotez of Baylor College of Medicine highlights urgent measures needed to combat the growing momentum of anti-vaccine...

9 January, 2025

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AI’s transformative role in pandemic preparedness

A recent article in Molecular Biomedicine by researchers from the Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research examines the pivotal role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in pandemic preparedness and response...

6 January, 2025

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Experts stress vigilance and preparedness for highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza

While the highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza virus (HPAI H5N1) poses a low risk to the general public, U.S. public health experts emphasize the importance of ongoing monitoring and preparedness. Available vaccines...

2 January, 2025

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Scientists develop breakthrough method to identify infectious variants

Researchers have developed a groundbreaking method to rapidly identify infectious and vaccine-resistant variants of viruses and bacteria, including those causing influenza, COVID-19, whooping cough, and tuberculosis...

2 January, 2025

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Revolutionizing pandemic preparedness

Penn researchers unveil groundbreaking mRNA avian flu vaccine In a significant stride toward pandemic preparedness, researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania have developed an...

24 December, 2024

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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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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

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