Medical research

Self-amplifying mRNA vaccines appear safe in lab and animal tests

mRNA vaccines contain instruction codes for making parts of pathogenic viruses. Can so-called self-amplifying types of such vaccines form unwanted and dangerous connections with other viruses? Yes, say Wageningen virologists ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Study shows T cells can tackle new 'Pirola' SARS-CoV-2 variant

In August, researchers detected a new SARS-CoV-2 "variant of concern" in patients in Israel and Denmark. Since then, this variant, dubbed BA.2.86 or "Pirola," has made its way around the globe. The Pirola variant has raised ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Research in mice offers clues for vaccinating against deadly bacteria

In the U.S., the bacterium Klebsiella pneumoniae is a common cause of urinary tract infection, bloodstream infection and pneumonia. While infections with the bacterium can be easily treated in some, Klebsiella has a dangerous ...

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