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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

Samsung, Biotech Partner on mRNA Vaccine Production

Vaccine vials

A developer of synthetic RNA products is partnering with Samsung Biologics to manufacture Covid-19 vaccines made with messenger RNA. . . . → Read More: Samsung, Biotech Partner on mRNA Vaccine Production

CEPI Funding Covid-19 Variant Vaccine

SARS-CoV-2 particle

A biotechnology company is advancing a vaccine to protect against disease from SARS-CoV-2 variants, with new support from the organization CEPI. . . . → Read More: CEPI Funding Covid-19 Variant Vaccine