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COVID-19 Booster Strengthens Immunity in Blood Cancer Patients

Research by the University of Southampton into the effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines in people with lymphoma has shown that repeated vaccination increases their ability to prevent infection from the virus, particularly after four doses.
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Gene Therapy Offers Possible Cure for Sickle Cell Disease

Scientists found base editing increased fetal hemoglobin production in a new treatment for sickle cell disease and beta-thalassemia.
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Novel Technique Could Lead to Potential Therapy for Huntington’s Disease

Protein aggregates accumulate during aging and are linked to neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s or Huntington’s disease.
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Adding Bisindole to Dental Hygiene Products Could Reduce Plaque and Cavities

Scientists have discovered that a naturally occurring molecule reduces the biofilms that produce plaque and cavities by 90%.
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AI Enhances the Accuracy of CRISPR by Predicting Protein Structures

A new study has found that applying AI predictions of protein structures makes CRISPR cuts to DNA more precise.
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A New Approach for Scaling-Up Manufacturing of Oligonucleotide Therapeutics

Scientists have developed a new approach to produce life-saving oligonucleotide therapeutics on a large scale, in high purity, and with minimal environmental impacts.
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Farmed Crocodiles To Be Protected Against West Nile Virus Infection

A recently developed vaccine will protect farmed saltwater crocodiles from West Nile virus (WNV), providing economic and biodiversity benefits to northern Australia.
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Polymer-Based Nanoparticle May Improve mRNA Cancer Vaccines

A degradable, polymer-based nanoparticle packaging system has shown potential for improving the delivery of mRNA cancer vaccines and vaccines for infectious diseases.
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COVID-19 Vaccines Produce Immune Response in the Nasal Cavity

According to research, SARS-CoV-2 mRNA vaccination produces a robust immune response in the nasal cavity.
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Study Uncovers Why Some Individuals Have Better Responses to Vaccines Than Others

Scientists have identified a signature in the blood that could help predict how well an individual will respond to vaccines. The discovery may explain why, even among vulnerable patient groups, some individuals have better responses to vaccines than others.
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