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New study explains why HIV vaccine backfires
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New study explains why HIV vaccine backfires

Several studies have discovered that HIV vaccines can backfire and lead to increased rates of the infection, as opposed to reducing or eliminating the viral pathogen. Now, a new study published in the Proceedings of the...

16 January, 2015
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Discovery of dengue vaccine
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Discovery of dengue vaccine

A class of antibodies to make vaccines for dengue has been found, researchers said. A new class of antibodies that can neutralize all four types of dengue virus produced from mosquito or human cells has now been...

12 January, 2015
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Ebola vaccines move closer to ultimate test
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Ebola vaccines move closer to ultimate test

The race to develop Ebola vaccines will soon enter a new phase that may bring answers to the most important question: Do they actually work? In as little as 4 weeks, tests could begin in West Africa in people at risk of...

12 January, 2015
6 min read
The link between imperfect vaccines and disease
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The link between imperfect vaccines and disease

New mathematical models explore why some vaccines are more effective than others. A new mathematical model that tests the effectiveness of different vaccine types could help explain why certain diseases are still...

26 December, 2014
4 min read
New research suggests MERS epidemic unlikely
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New research suggests MERS epidemic unlikely

Researchers recently concluded new studies on Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) and determined that it is unlikely that MERS will become an epidemic. The team analyzed clinical-outcome reports from...

17 December, 2014
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