Joseph ShavitSep 24, 2022Mucus-based lubricant proves highly effective against HIV and herpesCow mucus provides the basis for a synthetic prophylactic gel developed at KTH to protect against HIV and herpes transmission.
Joseph ShavitJun 14, 2022New vaccine can treat HIV infection through a one-time injectionA new study offers a new and unique treatment for AIDS which may be developed into a vaccine or a one time treatment for patients with HIV.
Joseph ShavitDec 14, 2021Nasal vaccines could revolutionize the fight against COVID-19 variantsCOVID-19 variants have sent scientists scrambling to determine whether existing vaccinations and boosters are still effective.
Joseph ShavitDec 13, 2021Vaccines and previous infection could offer some “stronger than basic” protection to OmicronOmicron samples do further propose its “significant” capability to evade protection from previous infection and, even third vaccine dose.
Joseph ShavitNov 23, 2021Yale research team develops a vaccine for Lyme DiseaseResearchers have developed a novel vaccine that in guinea pigs offers protection against infection by the bacterium that causes Lyme disease
Joseph ShavitNov 23, 2021Giving social support to others may boost your healthWhen it comes to your health, being willing to give social support to your spouse, friends and family may be just as important as receiving.
Joseph ShavitNov 16, 2021Researchers uncover potential vaccine and treatment for Alzheimer’sA promising new approach to potentially treat Alzheimer’s disease – and also vaccinate against it – has been developed by a research team.
Joseph ShavitNov 1, 2021Results of the largest real-world study of third dose of COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness releasedLargest real-world study of third (“booster”) dose of COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness against severe illness published.
Joseph ShavitSep 19, 2021The future of vaccines may look more like eating a salad than getting a shot in the armUC Riverside scientists are studying whether they can turn edible plants like lettuce into mRNA vaccine factories.