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New findings in humans provide encouraging foundation for upcoming AIDS vaccine clinical trial
Posted in Medicine on 28th Mar, 2016
by Alex Muller
Scientists are working to develop a vaccine capable of inducing "broadly neutralizing" antibodies that can prevent HIV infection.
100% successful clinical trial means we may soon get a dengue vaccine
Posted in Medicine on 17th Mar, 2016
by Alex Muller
Each year, 390 million people are infected with dengue, a virus with symptoms including headache, pain, nausea, and can cause death.
Could a virus cause Alzheimers disease?
Posted in Medicine on 16th Mar, 2016
by Alex Muller
Alzheimers disease could be caused by viruses like herpes, a group of renowned dementia experts have warned, as they call for urgent investigation into the link.
Zika caught killing brain cells
Posted in Medicine on 7th Mar, 2016
by Alex Muller
Zika was able to destroy or disrupt the growth of neural progenitor cells, which build the brain and nervous system, in lab tests.
Zika vaccine possible 'within months'
Posted in Science on 5th Mar, 2016
by Alex Muller
The Zika vaccine in development uses synthesised genetic information from the virus, rather than live virus, to trigger an immune response in the body.