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pakistantoday.com.pkworld7 days ago
Coalition Allocates $60 Million for Four Bundibugyo Ebola Vaccine Candidates
The Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations has committed $60 million to advance four investigational vaccines against the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola virus now spreading in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The funding supports candidates using mRNA and viral-vector p…
Euronewsai42 days ago
Small Phase 1 Safety Trial Tests First AI-Designed Coronavirus Vaccine Candidate
A Phase 1 safety study of an AI-designed protein vaccine against multiple coronaviruses enrolled 39 volunteers and reported no significant safety issues. A Phase 2 trial is now planned.
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The Independentai42 days ago
AI Vaccine Targets Virus Families in Early Human Trial
A DNA vaccine created with machine learning produced immune responses to multiple coronaviruses in a phase I study of 49 volunteers. Researchers plan a phase II trial with more than 200 participants. The approach aims to address shared viral features rather than individual strain…
Fox Newsscience43 days ago
Study identifies different cell-entry methods for two flu strains
Researchers found that H3N2 and H1N1 influenza A viruses use separate cellular pathways to enter human lung cells. The finding came from experiments using virus samples collected from patients in 2022.
newatlas.comscience52 days ago
Study Links Human Immune Defenses to Ancient Microbial Virus Conflicts
Research indicates that key elements of the human immune system originated from microbial interactions with viruses billions of years ago. The findings connect early cellular mechanisms to present-day pathogen responses.
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New Scientistscience54 days ago
mRNA Vaccine Tested in Rodents Protects Against Three Ebola Strains
A candidate mRNA vaccine protected mice against Zaire, Sudan, and Bundibugyo viruses. The study was conducted by researchers at the Wuhan Institute of Virology and published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
New Scientistscience55 days ago
mRNA Vaccine Shows Protection Against Three Ebola Strains in Mice
Researchers developed an mRNA vaccine that protected mice against Zaire, Sudan, and Bundibugyo viruses. The study was published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
Timeworld56 days ago
Ebola and Hantavirus Outbreaks Highlight Animal-to-Human Disease Risks
Ebola is spreading in the Democratic Republic of the Congo while a hantavirus outbreak occurred on a cruise ship. Both viruses originated in animals, and experts note that human activities are increasing the frequency of such spillovers.
Euronewsworld57 days ago
Study Detects Cancer-Causing Viruses in Texas Wastewater Samples
Researchers identified major oncogenic viruses in wastewater from 16 Texas cities. The findings could support future public health monitoring of infection trends.
Statscience64 days ago
Scientists Link Boy’s Brain Tumor to Gene Therapy Viruses
A 13-month-old boy with a rare disease received an experimental gene therapy after his stem cell transplant failed. A routine scan later revealed a golf-ball-sized tumor on his brain. Scientists have linked the tumor to viruses used in the gene therapy, according to a STAT report…
gizmodo.comscience64 days ago
Experimental study finds high H5N1 and H5N5 viral loads in milk of infected sheep
A study published in Science Advances found that sheep can shed high levels of H5N1 and H5N5 influenza viruses in their milk. Lambs suckling from infected ewes can spread the virus to other udders. @ScienceMagazine reported the findings.
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Statscience65 days ago
Scientists Link Boy’s Brain Tumor to Gene Therapy Viruses
Doctors identified a link between a gene therapy treatment and a brain tumor in a young patient with a rare disease. The case is described as rare, with medical professionals stating that treatment risks must be weighed against benefits. The patient had previously undergone a ste…
app.buzzsumo.comworld70 days ago
Moderna Collaborates on Preclinical mRNA Hantavirus Vaccine in South Korea
Newsweek reported that Moderna is involved in early-stage development of an mRNA vaccine targeting hantaviruses causing hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome. The preclinical project, announced in 2024 by Korea University’s Vaccine Innovation Center, focuses on Asian strains and…
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European Commission Grants Marketing Authorization for Moderna's MCOMBRIAX Vaccine
Moderna has received marketing authorization from the European Commission for MCOMBRIAX, its mRNA combination vaccine against influenza and COVID-19. This enables distribution in European markets. The vaccine targets respiratory viruses with combined protection.
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