A modified mumps vaccine for COVID-19
Researchers created a new vaccine candidate for COVID-19 using the existing measles, mumps, rubella vaccine.
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Frequently moisturized infants are more likely to develop food allergies later in life
Researchers find that three-month-old infants who are moisturized several times a day are more likely to develop a food allergy by three…
How does COVID-19 affect our immune system?
Research shows that hospitalized patients recovering from COVID-19 have an overreactive immune system, which could cause worse symptoms and…
Models can predict new treatments for pneumonia
Scientists designed a mathematical model to replicate how specialized viruses called bacteriophages can treat mice with pneumonia. This…
Why are diabetics at an increased risk of infection?
People with type 1 diabetes are high risk individuals because they have a weakened immune system, meaning they often get sick. Type 1…