Scientists from 15 labs around the world teamed up to understand how the SARS-CoV-2 antigenicity—the way our body's antibodies recognize the virus—is affected by different lab practices. This global study used samples from the World Health Organization (WHO) and tools like live virus or pseudoviruse
Did you know that having adequate zinc in your blood might make the COVID-19 vaccine work better? That's what a study from Japan found. Researchers looked into how much zinc people had in their blood before getting the COVID vaccine. They wanted to see if it affected how well the vaccine worked. It
Colleges and universities are bracing for changes as Donald Trump prepares to move back into the White House. A key concern is the status of international students and staff with temporary or student visas. Trump's past advocacy for mass deportations and his previous "Muslim ban" have left instituti
Vaccination inequities are a global concern. Innovations like thermostable vaccines could greatly improve vaccine access in countries like Côte d'Ivoire. These heat-resistant vaccines need less cold storage, making them easier to deliver. However, stakeholders in Côte d'Ivoire don't fully recognize
As we celebrate 50 years of the Expanded Programme on Immunization, the quest to wipe out polio faces a big challenge – ensuring enough polio vaccines are available. Recent decades have seen great progress, but vaccine supply issues could reverse these gains. This examination, in line with the Immun
HPV, a common sexually transmitted infection, affects over 80% of Americans by age 45. Though vaccines are available, many in Tennessee don't get vaccinated. Recently, the ACIP expanded HPV vaccine recommendations to include adults aged 27-45. This study aimed to understand why Tennesseans in this a
In Lebanon, the threat of measles isn't something new or unexpected. This disease is a common and long-standing issue in the country, despite being entirely preventable with vaccines. So, why are vaccination rates so low? One significant barrier is the lack of engagement from the private health sect
You might think measles is a thing of the past, but it's still a big deal, especially for immigrants. These are folks who might not have gotten all the vaccinations they need. To keep measles from coming back, it's crucial to understand how many immigrants in Gwangju, South Korea, have measles antib
Have you ever thought about what happens to the leftovers when oil is extracted from seeds? In the case of Idesia polycarpa Maxim (IPM) seeds, the cake meal, which is the by-product, is often just tossed away. But what if this waste could be turned into something useful? That's where IPM polysacchar
Healthcare in Germany is undergoing a digital transformation, especially in the field of rheumatology. As the number of patients grows and resources become scarcer, doctors are adopting digital health technologies (DHTs). These tools, like video consultations and health apps, are changing the game i
