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Many more infected by TBE virus than previously known

The number of infections by the tick-borne TBE virus that are not detected by health services is far higher than previously assumed. This has been shown in a new study of Swedish blood donors from Uppsala University and...

15 January, 2024

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Vaccine boosts innate immunity in people with dormant immune cells

Humans are protected by two branches of the immune system. Innate immunity provides built-in defense against widespread characteristics of bacteria and viruses, while adaptive immunity memorizes individual pathogens...

13 January, 2024

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Predicting COVID-19 variant waves with AI

An AI model can predict which SARS-CoV-2 variants are likely to cause new waves of infection. Current models used to predict the dynamics of viral transmission do not predict variant-specific spread. Retsef Levi and...

11 January, 2024

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Cracking the secrets of virus ‘uncoating’ may help fight infections

Influenza and other viruses pack their genetic material into a protein shell, which must be disassembled for the viruses to efficiently replicate. But how viruses “uncoat” their genes remains largely unknown...

9 January, 2024

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Real-world analysis: COVID-19 vaccine is strongly effective for children and adolescents during delta and omicron

Children and adolescents who received one of the main COVID-19 vaccines were significantly protected from the illness and showed no increased signs of cardiac complications compared to young people who were not...

9 January, 2024

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7 of the biggest medical breakthroughs in 2023

From new vaccines to the first drugs of their kind for hard-to-treat disorders, 2023 has been a year full of medical breakthroughs. They offer opportunities for people to protect themselves from diseases, slow down the...

2 January, 2024

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Tick-borne encephalitis vaccine recommended for US travelers

According to the 2023 Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), the tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) vaccine is recommended for individuals in the United States who travel to an area where the disease is endemic...

22 December, 2023

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New type of antibody shows promise against multiple forms of flu virus

Findings could aid development of vaccines with broader protection against different flu strains Researchers have identified a previously unrecognized class of antibodies—immune system proteins that protect against...

21 December, 2023

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NIH research identifies opportunities to improve future HIV vaccine candidates

Study suggests greater CD8+ T-cell activity may increase HIV immunity An effective HIV vaccine may need to prompt strong responses from immune cells called CD8+ T cells to protect people from acquiring HIV, according to...

20 December, 2023

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Fighting viruses with viruses? ‘Gene drive’ offers new strategy to beat infections

If your immune system or drugs can’t stop a viral infection, why not pit a virus against itself? That’s the provocative idea several labs are pursuing. They are studying whether deliberately introducing engineered...

20 December, 2023

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