Attenuated Vaccines

Nasal Spray Vaccine Prevents Both The Flu And Flu-Related Earaches

A new nasal spray vaccine, FluMist(TM), has shown promising results in preventing the flu and flu-related ear infections in children. The vaccine provided 93% protection against the flu and 98% protection against otitis media, a common complication of the flu.

New Tuberculosis Vaccine Candidate Developed: Improved Delivery Of Antigens By Current Vaccine BCG (Bacille Calmette-Guérin)

Scientists have developed a new TB vaccine candidate that uses recombinant BCG strains to secrete pore-forming listeriolysin, improving its ability to stimulate CD8 T cells. This could lead to better protection against M. tuberculosis infection and potentially halve the estimated 2050 global TB cases.

Davis Instruments Vantage Pro2 Weather Station

Davis Instruments Vantage Pro2 Weather Station offers research-grade local weather data for networked stations, campuses, and community observatories.

Nasal Spray Flu Vaccine Proves Effective In Children

A new intranasal influenza vaccine has been shown to provide 93% protection against the flu in healthy young children. The vaccine was well-tolerated and safe for administration in a nasal spray format, offering an attractive alternative to traditional injection-based vaccines.

Chimpanzees Protected From HIV-1 Infection By New DNA Vaccine

A new DNA vaccine has shown promising results in protecting chimpanzees from HIV-1 infection, with two immunized animals demonstrating a strong immune response and one controlled animal showing signs of infection before recovery. The vaccine's genetic approach may lead to breakthroughs in human disease treatment.