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A groundbreaking vaccine against a bacteria that sickens millions worldwide just passed human safety trials with flying colors. The sugar-based shot could prevent a leading cause of severe diarrhea and save lives across the globe.
Scientists at the University of Guelph have successfully tested the world's first vaccine against Campylobacter jejuni, a bacterial infection that causes millions of cases of severe diarrhea worldwide each year. The Phase 1 trial showed the vaccine is safe and triggers strong immune responses at even low doses.
Scientists at Stanford Medicine have developed a breakthrough nasal spray vaccine that protects against multiple respiratory threats at once, from COVID-19 and flu to bacterial infections and even allergies. In mice, the experimental vaccine provided months of broad protection by supercharging the lungs' natural defenses instead of targeting specific pathogens.
Researchers discovered how to target a protein found only in bacteria, opening the door to new antibiotics that could outsmart drug-resistant superbugs. The breakthrough focuses on disrupting how bacteria build DNA without harming human cells.
A new feed supplement uses virus-derived enzymes to fight bacterial infections in turkeys without antibiotics. Delaware poultry farmers may soon have access to this precision technology that targets harmful bacteria while protecting helpful gut microbes.
Australian researchers discovered how to weaponize special sugar molecules to destroy deadly drug-resistant bacteria, offering hope for infections that no longer respond to antibiotics. The breakthrough could save countless lives in hospitals worldwide.
Scientists created a simple skin patch that uses tiny bubbles to deliver three different acne medications at once, without the side effects of oral drugs. Early tests show it cleared bacterial infections and reduced swelling in just three days.