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Coalition to Boost African Ancestry Genomic Data

Population genetics

An historically Black medical college and pharmaceutical industry group began a program to increase the numbers of people of African descent in genomic databases. . . . → Read More: Coalition to Boost African Ancestry Genomic Data

Infographic – HIV Infections Fall in Africa. Rise in Mideast, Europe

Chart: HIV cases worldwide and by region in 2022 and since 2010

The number of new infections from the human immunodeficiency virus or HIV declined worldwide last year and over the past decade, with the sharpest declines in sub-Saharan Africa. . . . → Read More: Infographic – HIV Infections Fall in Africa. Rise in Mideast, Europe

Measles-Rubella Patch Vaccine Shown Effective as Injection

Child receiving vaccine patch

A clinical trial shows a peel-and-stick patch device is as effective as a standard syringe injection in delivering a vaccine that protects against measles and rubella. . . . → Read More: Measles-Rubella Patch Vaccine Shown Effective as Injection

Infographic – Higher HIV Burden for Women, Girls in Africa

Chart: HIV infections by age and sex in sub-Saharan Africa since 2010

The data show falling numbers of young men and women in sub-Saharan Africa with new HIV infections since 2010, but the percentage of infected women and girls also rising over that time. . . . → Read More: Infographic – Higher HIV Burden for Women, Girls in Africa

Algae-Grown Non-Needle Malaria Vaccine in Preclinical Test

Malaria clinic

A vaccine grown in genetically-altered algae, designed as a nasal-spray and edible drug, is shown to protect lab mice against parasite infections causing malaria. . . . → Read More: Algae-Grown Non-Needle Malaria Vaccine in Preclinical Test

Diagnostics Companies Partner on Monkeypox Test

Patient with monkey pox

Two developers of tests for infectious diseases are collaborating on a molecular test to detect monkeypox, an emerging international public health concern. . . . → Read More: Diagnostics Companies Partner on Monkeypox Test

Roche, Global Fund to Build Local Diagnostic Processes

Transporting HIV tests

The medical products company Roche is partnering with the Global Fund to develop systems and processes for disease diagnostics in low-resource regions. . . . → Read More: Roche, Global Fund to Build Local Diagnostic Processes

Gates Funds Engineered Malaria Mosquito Pilot Test

Malaria clinic

A developer of genetically altered insects designed to destroy disease-spreading colonies is set to begin pilot tests of its anti-malarial mosquito line. . . . → Read More: Gates Funds Engineered Malaria Mosquito Pilot Test

Science/Tech AI Developer Raises $100M in New Funds

Code on screen

A provider of artificial intelligence services for scientific and advanced technology applications is raising $100 million in its second venture round. . . . → Read More: Science/Tech AI Developer Raises $100M in New Funds

Oral Covid-19 Vaccine Trial Underway

Capsules

An early-stage clinical trial is underway in South Africa testing the safety of a vaccine in capsule form to prevent Covid-19 disease. . . . → Read More: Oral Covid-19 Vaccine Trial Underway