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Previous COVID-19 Infections Protect Against Severe Cases of the Flu
Recovery from COVID-19 infection can have a protective effect against the worst effects of flu, and this memory response comes from an unexpected corner of the immune system.
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Natural Immunity Enhances Response to Influenza Vaccines
A study reveals that natural immunity gained from previous influenza infections enhances immune responses to subsequent vaccinations. This finding suggests that individuals who contract the flu may benefit in their battle against future strains.
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Understanding Bioprocessing, Its Applications and the Role of a Bioreactor
Bioprocessing involves the production of a high-value-added product from a living source. In this article, the stages of bioprocessing are described, with a focus on the central piece of this concept: the bioreactor.
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Promising Lassa Fever Vaccine Prevents Disease and Death in Preclinical Animal Models
Researchers developed the LASSARAB vaccine, using a deactivated rabies virus to protect against Lassa fever. In preclinical trials, it prevented severe disease and death in animals.
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Solving the Mystery of Hepatitis C
Around 300,000 people die from hepatitis C every year. A new study is the first to map the protein complex that enables the virus to infect our cells, potentially paving the way for an effective vaccine.
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Monoclonal Antibody Shows Promise Against Multiple COVID-19 Variants
The monoclonal antibody SC27 effectively neutralizes numerous SARS-CoV-2 variants and related coronaviruses. SC27 targets multiple sites on the spike protein, showing broad protection in lab tests and animal models.
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Antibody Discovery Offers New Hope in the Search for a Universal COVID-19 Vaccine
Researchers have discovered an antibody able to neutralize all known variants of SARS-CoV-2, which could better protect the population against current and future variants.
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Researchers Uncover the Factors That Contribute to COVID-19 Vaccine Side Effects
A pilot study identified that stress, BMI, exercise, and hormonal birth control influence COVID-19 vaccine side effects. Notably, exercise impacts side effects differently between doses.
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Universal Flu Vaccine Candidate Shows Promise in Animal Models
Researchers developed a universal flu vaccine, which analyzed thousands of virus strains to identify conserved proteins. In animal trials, the vaccine elicited a strong immune response and provided protection against multiple flu strains.
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T Cells Determine the Effectiveness of Vaccine-Induced Immunity Against Flu
Scientists at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine found that T follicular helper cells determine the effectiveness of vaccine-induced immunity against flu.
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