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Measles-Rubella Patch Vaccine Shown Effective as Injection

By Alan, on May 17th, 2023%

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

By Alan, on December 3rd, 2022%

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

By Alan, on October 4th, 2022%

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

By Alan, on June 27th, 2022%

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

By Alan, on May 12th, 2022%

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

By Alan, on April 14th, 2022%

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

By Alan, on January 25th, 2022%

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

By Alan, on December 14th, 2021%

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

By Alan, on November 24th, 2021%

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

By Alan, on August 19th, 2021%

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

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