All University of Reading articles
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NewsResearchers announce breakthrough in next-generation polio vaccines
Researchers have taken a major step towards producing a more affordable and lower-risk polio vaccine using virus-like particles (VLPs). These particles mimic the outer protein shell of poliovirus, but are empty inside.
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NewsBeyond gut health: prebiotics promise mental wellness
Research shows a prebiotic supplement can reduce inflammation. This could help with symptoms of stress, anxiety, and depression in people with metabolic syndrome.
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NewsStudy identifies areas of Europe at risk from dengue fever
As Europe grapples with the growing threat of tropical diseases brought by the Asian tiger mosquito, a research breakthrough is enabling scientists to accurately predict towns across the continent where there is a high risk of dengue fever.