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How Do Some Bacteria Survive Ionizing Radiation?

Integrity of the proteome, rather than the genome, underlies the remarkable radioresistance of Deinococcus radiodurans.

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Developing an Effective Lyme Disease Vaccine

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Improving Immunity with a Next-Generation Whooping Cough Vaccine

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Tackling a Pathogen That Leaves a Lasting Impression

Charlene Lancaster, PhD | | 5 min read

Dendritic Cell activate T cells, trigger immune responses, they are responsible of cells protection of the body.

Circadian Signaling Affects T Cell Responses to Vaccination

Nathan Ni, PhD | | 3 min read

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Vaginal Delivery Promotes Early Childhood Vaccine Response

Jennifer Zieba, PhD | | 3 min read

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New Technology Improves SARS-CoV-2 mRNA Vaccine-Induced Immune Responses

Elina Kadriu | | 3 min read

Learn about the latest research on optimal vaccine-induced immune responses

Modulating the Immune Response to Vaccines

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RSV Vaccines That Work?

Rachael Moeller Gorman | | 10+ min read

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Solutions for mRNA Direct Sequence Mapping

Thermo Fisher Scientific | | 1 min read

Learn how researchers develop novel vaccines with new technologies

The Vaccine Journey: From Bench to Needle

Bio-Rad | | 1 min read

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Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 Omicron Boosters Get OK from the FDA

Catherine Offord | | 3 min read

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Biden Names National Monkeypox Response Coordinator

Shawna Williams | | 2 min read

FDA Authorizes Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine

Christie Wilcox, PhD | | 3 min read

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Infographic: Inducing Active Immunity Against Opioid Overdose

Tori Rodriguez | | 8 min read

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Opioid Vaccines as a Tool to Stem Overdose Deaths

Tori Rodriguez | | 10+ min read

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FDA Limits Use of J&J Vaccine, Citing Safety Concerns

Natalia Mesa, PhD | | 2 min read

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Smallpox Vaccine Recruits Skin Bacteria to Fight Disease

Patience Asanga | | 3 min read

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Studies Identify Risk Factors for Long COVID

Natalia Mesa, PhD | | 4 min read

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“Nocebo” Effect May Cause Majority of COVID-19 Vaccine Symptoms

Natalia Mesa, PhD | | 2 min read

Antibodies in breastmilk from SARS-CoV-2 infection or mRNA vaccination neutralize the virus.

Antibodies Against SARS-CoV-2 in Breast Milk Differ Between Vaccinated and Infected Mothers

Roni Dengler, PhD | | 3 min read

In one of the only known photos of Abraham Lincoln taken on the day of the Gettysburg Address, Lincoln can be seen seated, hatless, just below and to the right of the flag. Lincoln began developing symptoms of smallpox on the train home to Washington, DC.

Presidential Pox, 1863

Annie Melchor | | 3 min read

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Optogenetics and mRNA Vaccines Net Lasker Awards

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A Gut Pathogen’s Unexpected Weapon Against Amyloid Diseases

A protein from Helicobacter pylori inhibits amyloid formation in both microbes and humans, offering new leads for antimicrobial and neurodegenerative disease therapies.

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Universe 25 Experiment

A series of rodent experiments showed that even with abundant food and water, personal space is essential to prevent societal collapse, but Universe 25's relevance to humans remains disputed.

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The Genes That Shaped Pets and Domesticated Livestock

Comparative genomics revealed genetic differences between wild and domestic animals, highlighting traits influenced by human selection.

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Leveraging AI for Analyzing Cell Transfection Efficiency

Explore how AI can provide more accurate and reliable measurements of transfection success rate.

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Taking Control of Cellular Contamination with PCR Testing

PCR-based bacterial and fungal detection helps scientists efficiently analyze the sterility of their cell cultures, improving Mycoplasma testing and beyond.

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June 2025, Issue 1

Nergal Networks: Where Friendship Meets Infection

A citizen science game explores how social choices and networks can influence how an illness moves through a population.

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