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Scientists in Saskatoon are studying why mice survive hantavirus while humans often don't, hoping to unlock a life-saving treatment. With no approved vaccines in the Americas and a 40% death rate, this research offers new hope for a virus that kills up to half its victims.
Angola slashed malaria infections from 10 million to 6.9 million cases in just one year, saving countless lives through better diagnosis and treatment. A new vaccine coming in 2026 promises to accelerate progress even further.
A Saskatchewan team has developed a groundbreaking vaccine that protects cattle from tuberculosis without interfering with disease testing. If approved, MSX-1 would be the world's first licensed bovine TB vaccine.
Researchers created a breakthrough nanodisc system that shows viruses in their true form, revealing hidden weak points that could lead to more effective vaccines. The technology speeds up vaccine development from months to just one week.
A new partnership between South Korea's International Vaccine Institute and Brazil aims to mobilize $300 million to transform health innovation across the Global South. The BRIGHT Fund will help promising medical breakthroughs reach the people who need them most.
An international team has developed a new class of flu-fighting drugs that permanently disable the virus, going far beyond today's treatments. The breakthrough could revolutionize how we prepare for and fight future pandemics.
An FDA committee greenlighted next year's flu vaccine formulation this week, maintaining the proven update process while vaccine policy debates swirl in Washington. The decision keeps Americans on track for seasonal flu protection.
Two determined moms and Yale researchers solved a medical mystery that was crippling children across Connecticut. Their discovery led to treatments that now help nearly half a million Americans recover each year.
A groundbreaking oral vaccine has shown it can cut severe diarrhea cases by nearly half in young children, offering hope against a disease that kills tens of thousands of kids under 5 each year. After decades of research, the vaccine is moving to its final testing phase.
Scientists have designed a cancer vaccine that successfully fought HPV-related throat tumors in mice, offering hope for people battling these aggressive cancers. The breakthrough lies in how the vaccine's components are arranged, making it more effective at training the immune system to recognize and destroy cancer cells.
A deadly tropical virus with up to 75% fatality rates finally has a vaccine candidate heading to human trials. Tokyo researchers modified the measles vaccine to protect against Nipah virus, which has killed dozens in recent outbreaks.
Scientists at the University of Georgia have proven their groundbreaking vaccine can protect against a deadly drug-resistant fungus that kills millions worldwide. The breakthrough brings hope for the world's first effective vaccine against fatal fungal infections.