The world’s toughest animal could one day help save your life

They’ve been fired from a gas gun to test their candidacy for panspermia, are believed to have survived the Beresheet lunar probe’s crash-landing on the Moon, can live without water, withstand radiation, survive being frozen and are expected to be one … Continue reading The world’s toughest animal could one day help save your life

First vaccine to target deadly fungal infections passes preclinical tests

A new vaccine targeting the three most common human fungal infections is showing promising results in early preclinical studies. The data paves the way for future human trials testing this pan-fungal vaccine in the hopes of preventing infections that h… Continue reading First vaccine to target deadly fungal infections passes preclinical tests

First human trial for experimental Marburg virus vaccine reports success

Promising results have been published from the first human trial testing an experimental vaccine targeting the deadly Marburg virus. Flagged as a potential pandemic-causing virus, this is the first Marburg vaccine to move into Phase 2 human trials.Cont… Continue reading First human trial for experimental Marburg virus vaccine reports success

Major setback as another large ongoing Phase 3 HIV vaccine trial fails

In a blow to researchers all across the world, the only HIV vaccine currently in Phase 3 human trials has been deemed a failure and studies have been discontinued. The experimental vaccine was being tested in thousands of participants across Europe, No… Continue reading Major setback as another large ongoing Phase 3 HIV vaccine trial fails

Moderna’s mRNA RSV vaccine delivers impressive Phase 3 trial results

Biotechnology company Moderna has announced promising results from its massive Phase 3 trial testing an mRNA vaccine for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in older adults. The data indicates the vaccine is nearly 84% effective at preventing moderate di… Continue reading Moderna’s mRNA RSV vaccine delivers impressive Phase 3 trial results

New cancer therapy and vaccine uses CRISPR to turn tumors into traitors

Scientists at Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH) have found a way to fight cancer with cancer. The team genetically engineered cancer cells to release anti-cancer drugs at the site of established tumors, as well as stimulating the immune system against… Continue reading New cancer therapy and vaccine uses CRISPR to turn tumors into traitors

The biggest medical milestones of 2022

Science is often a piecemeal process, progressing slowly through the incremental accumulation of knowledge. In the world of medical science this is particularly evident as small targeted research findings one year may, or may not, lead to massive life-… Continue reading The biggest medical milestones of 2022