All Infection Prevention & Control articles – Page 7
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NewsNew HIV vaccine shows unprecedented success in preclinical study
Scientists have developed an HIV vaccine that trains immune cells to see past HIV’s defenses. This HIV vaccine works by prompting the body’s immune system to make substantial numbers of rarely seen “broadly neutralizing” antibodies.
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NewsPreparing for Andes virus outbreaks to prevent transmission in healthcare settings
Researchers examined past cases to help healthcare facilities and public health agencies prepare for future Andes virus outbreaks like the one that caused a cruise ship outbreak earlier this year.
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NewsNo entry: Blocking viruses from entering cells
The Volkswagen Foundation funds a project by UdS, HIPS, and HZI to create an innovative platform for developing viral entry inhibitors—specifically targeting respiratory viruses and other viruses that pose a pandemic risk.
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NewsKorea University College of Medicine Vaccine Innovation Center selected to lead KDCA-funded hantavirus vaccine development project
The Vaccine Innovation Center at Korea University College of Medicine has been selected by the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) as the lead institution for a national hantavirus vaccine development project.
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NewsResearchers call for increased screening for parasitic disease linked to HIV and cervical cancer risk
New research has highlighted the need to test millions of women and girls for female genital schistosomiasis (FGS), a neglected disease that can increase the risk of chronic illness, HIV and cervical cancer.
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News ABM strengthens Irish life sciences business with major multi-site life sciences contract
ABM, a leading international provider of facility, engineering, and infrastructure solutions, has secured a major multi-site services agreement with a leading global life sciences company operating manufacturing facilities across Ireland.
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NewsScripps Research scientists awarded $2M to advance global disease surveillance
Two Gates Foundation grants will expand wastewater surveillance and AI-driven disease monitoring to support faster public health responses worldwide.
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NewsThe case for fewer antibiotics in joint replacement surgery
Infections are a leading cause of joint replacement failures, however a new study suggests prescription of an extended courses of antibiotics after patients leave the hospital may not be needed.
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NewsScientists solve decades-old mystery of how malaria parasites invade human cells
Researchers have caught the malaria parasite’s moving junction in the act, obtainingg the first high-resolution view of its three-dimensional structure. It turns out to be a molecular machine that actively remodels the host cell’s membrane to help the parasite force its way inside.
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ArticleCOVID-19 vaccine boosters may help protect against future animal coronaviruses
COVID-19 vaccine boosters not only protect against SARS‑CoV‑2 but may also help protect against some future coronaviruses that risk spreading from animals to humans, researchers have shown.
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NewsA non-toxic guard against Lyme disease could soon be an everyday purchase
Rather than vaccinating people or pets against Lyme disease, researchers are targeting the “reservoir hosts” — small mammals like squirrels, chipmunks and white-footed mice — that naturally carry the bacterium and pass it to ticks.
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NewsStudy: Three-in-one vaccine shows promise against ‘tripledemic’
A single-shot vaccine in development could protect against flu, COVID-19 and RSV simultaneously. In a study, researchers found that their three-in-one vaccine triggered protective immunity against all three respiratory diseases in mice, ferrets and cotton rats.
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NewsBillions of doses later: Global review confirms mRNA vaccines are safe, effective and full of promise
A comprehensive review brings together global evidence to strengthen public trust and counter misinformation as mRNA vaccines expand to prevent and treat more diseases.
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NewsBiomarkers may someday help clinicians better detect Borrelia burgdorferi infections
Current tests for Lyme disease often miss infections during the early critical window and cannot tell whether bacteria are still present or were cleared years ago. New research suggests that anti-lipid antibodies may address these shortcomings.
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NewsTick-borne diseases reported every month of the year and in every Illinois county
A new analysis of state health department data reveals that more than 6,400 Illinois residents were diagnosed with tickborne diseases from 2004-2022.
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NewsBack in action: Researchers make drug-resistant bacteria vulnerable again
New findings show that disabling a single bacterial protein can restore vancomycin’s power against resistant bacteria – and point to a new strategy for overcoming antibiotic resistance.
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NewsIntestinal cells found to starve Salmonella of essential nutrients, revealing new tactic in infection defense
A new discovery sheds light on how the human body controls Salmonella infections and opens pathways for potential treatments for Salmonella and other food-borne infections.
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NewsScientists uncover the hidden air risks in university cafeterias
By assessing two university cafeterias, a new study has shown that both sites had elevated temperature and PM10 levels, while one also showed high carbon dioxide and the other high total bacterial counts.
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NewsScientists deploy biofilm-targeting approach to improve crop disease resistance
A new study reports a biofilm-targeting approach for improving crop disease resistance. By replacing the native chloroplast transit peptide (CTP) of MOC1 with a secretory signal peptide (SP), the team redirected the enzyme from chloroplasts to the apoplast.
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NewsCryo-EM helps identify the mechanisms of dental plaque formation
Researchers used cryo-electron microscopy to provide new insights into how Porphyromonas gingivalis causes plaque formation, revealing the 3D structure of Mfa pili, an arm-like filament which enables the bacteria to stick to host tissues and other microbes.