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Viral Protein Analysis Used To Design New Vaccines Against Respiratory Viruses
Scripps Research scientists engineered stable RSV and hMPV F proteins, overcoming instability challenges to design effective vaccines. This approach showed promising results in mice and could lead to a combination vaccine for both viruses.

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A Glimpse Into the Technologies Behind Upcoming UK Biotech Start-Ups
The Discovery Spark program aims to help upcoming biotechnology and healthcare companies grow. In this article, we take a closer look at some of the innovative technologies of this year's Discovery Spark cohort.

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Lab-Grown Model Reveals Weakened Immune Response in Cancer Patients
Tiny lab-grown models of human immune systems are helping researchers understand why cancer patients struggle to fight infections.

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RSV Vaccination Earlier in Pregnancy Could Provide Better Protection for Newborns
New research has indicated that the ideal time for pregnant people to get vaccinated against RSV is at 32 weeks pregnant, to best protect their newborns.

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AI Tool Identifies Better Antibody Therapies
Georgia Tech researchers created AF2Complex, a deep-learning tool that predicts antibody interactions with proteins, enhancing immunotherapy development. The model accurately identified effective antibodies against Covid-19.

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Study on Emerging Streptococcus Subspecies Sheds Light on Increased Rates of Human Infections
Researchers at Houston Methodist studied the emerging strain Streptococcus dysgalactiae subspecies equisimilis (SDSE) and its virulence. The team revealed significant insights into SDSE's genomic and transcriptomic features.

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Researchers Identify Gene Behind HIV Vaccine Ineffectiveness
A study found a gene in human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) that can block immune responses needed for an effective HIV vaccine. This discovery could improve future vaccine designs for HIV and other diseases.

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Could In Utero mRNA Therapy Fix Faulty Genes Before Birth?
A new mouse study shows how a new tool can deliver genetic material to edit faulty genes in developing fetal brain cells.

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Maternal Antibodies Disrupt Infants' Responses to Malaria Vaccines
Maternal antibodies passed across the placenta can interfere with the response to the malaria vaccine, explaining its lower efficacy in infant under five months of age.

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mRNA Vaccine Provides Hope for Preventing C. difficile Infections
Researchers developed an mRNA vaccine that protects against C. difficile infections. The vaccine induces a strong immune response, promotes bacterial clearance, and shows potential for broader applications.
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