vaccine Archive
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Success in the development of a universal cancer vaccine
Posted on June 13, 2016 | No CommentsScientists in Germany have identified a new way to treat cancer using a ‘Trojan horse’ method. Initial experimentation in a small number of patients has […] -
Flu shots given a morning boost
Posted on May 2, 2016 | No CommentsAdministering a flu vaccine in the morning could provide better protection than giving the same jab in the afternoon. The new research from the University […] -
Finding the Ebola vaccine, a talk with Professor Adrian Hill
Posted on March 5, 2015 | No CommentsIt is 6pm at the Magdalen College New Rooms and every single seat in the room is taken. Everyone is here to hear about the […] -
Human Trials Begin for Second Ebola Vaccine
Posted on January 14, 2015 | No CommentsThe current Ebola outbreak – which has affected over 20,000 people, killing more than 8,000 – may soon become somewhat more manageable with the development […] -
Vaccine to treat cocaine addiction yields promising results
Posted on May 13, 2013 | No CommentsA vaccine for treating cocaine addiction has produced promising results in trials in non-human primates. Cocaine is a potent psychostimulant that evokes feelings of euphoria […] -
Using Bacteria to Prevent the Spread of Malaria
Posted on May 11, 2013 | No CommentsScientists at Michigan State University have devised a novel strategy that could curtail the spread of one of the world’s most deadly infectious diseases – […] -
Clinical trial finds dengue vaccine to be safe and effective
Posted on January 27, 2013 | No CommentsAn early-stage clinical trial has found a candidate dengue vaccine that appears to be safe and produce a strong immune response in subjects. The […]