Science News for December 21, 2014

First successful vaccination against 'mad cow'-like wasting disease in deer

Scientists at NYU Langone Health successfully vaccinated deer against chronic wasting disease (CWD), a fatal brain disorder caused by prions. The vaccine holds promise against similar brain infections in humans and may prevent the spread of CWD to U.S. livestock.

SourceNYU Langone Health / NYU Grossman School of Medicine·JournalVaccine·DateDec 21, 2014

IMF lending undermined healthcare provision in Ebola-stricken West Africa

The IMF's economic policies have been shown to reduce government spending on healthcare, leading to underfunded and understaffed health systems. The researchers argue that the IMF's campaigns for decentralised healthcare systems also hinder coordinated responses to outbreaks, such as Ebola.

SourceUniversity of Cambridge·JournalThe Lancet Global Health·DateDec 21, 2014

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