Older chemical libraries yield new leads for next-generation COVID-19 antivirals
SARS‑CoV‑2, the virus that causes COVID-19, continues to mutate, with some newer strains becoming less responsive to current…
Single-dose dengue vaccine will benefit populations in hard-to-reach regions
 A world-first single-dose vaccine against the dengue virus, manufactured and approved for use in Brazil, will especially…
Lethal virus hits last rare blue macaws in Brazil wild
Another 21 birds of around 90 still in captivity at a breeding centre in the state of Bahia…
‘Mental model’ approach shown to reduce effects of misinformation about mRNA vaccines
Correcting misinformation after it has gone viral is a common way of informing the public that what they’ve…
New Cochrane reviews confirm the effectiveness of HPV vaccines in preventing cervical cancer
Two new Cochrane reviews show strong and consistent evidence that HPV vaccines are effective in preventing cervical cancer…
Pairing antiviral therapy with immune modulation restores lung repair in lethal Influenza
Recovery from deadly influenza infection may hinge on helping the lungs heal in addition to stopping the virus,…
Scientists Explore Structure of Bacteriophage
Using cryo-electron microscopy, researchers have investigated the structure of Bas63, a bacteriophage of the subfamily Ounavirinae and the…
T cells drive vaccine effectiveness against porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus
A new study shows that the effectiveness of current vaccines against porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV)…
Study links common Epstein-Barr virus to autoimmune lupus
One of humanity’s most ubiquitous infectious pathogens bears the blame for the chronic autoimmune condition called systemic lupus…
Tiny airborne plastics may facilitate virus spread
As plastic pollution worsens worldwide, scientists are uncovering a new and unsettling possibility. Tiny airborne fragments of plastic,…
Low-dose THC mitigates harmful side effects and inflammation caused by HIV treatment
Long-term, low doses of THC mitigate many harmful side effects and inflammation caused by HIV and antiretroviral therapy…
Study identifies molecular brake that controls overactive killer T cells
“Why do immune cells that are supposed to eliminate viruses suddenly turn against our own body?” There are…