News articles tagged with 'vaccine'
HIV vaccine failure probably caused by virus used, says new research
— 17 Nov 2009 13:24 | HealthThe recent failure of an HIV vaccine was probably caused by the immune system reacting to the virus 'shell' used to transmit the therapy around the body, according to research published... — full story
10 technologies that made news in 2009 and warrant watching in 2010
— 17 Nov 2009 11:24 | ChemistryA first-of-its kind inhalable measles vaccine for developing countries, where the disease remains a scourge. A 'nanogenerator' that could recharge iPods and other electronic devices... — full story
Study reveals a 'missing link' in immune response to disease
— 3 Nov 2009 10:07 | HealthThe immune system's T cells have the unique responsibilities of being both jury and executioner. They examine other cells for signs of disease, including cancers or infections, and,... — full story
Initial results show pregnant women mount strong immune response to 1 dose of 2009 H1N1 vaccine
— 3 Nov 2009 09:35 | HealthHealthy pregnant women mount a robust immune response following just one dose of 2009 H1N1 influenza vaccine, according to initial results from an ongoing clinical trial sponsored by... — full story
Sneezing in times of a flu pandemic
— 3 Nov 2009 09:26 | HealthThe swine flu (H1N1) pandemic has received extensive media coverage this year. The World Health Organisation, in addition to providing frequent updates about cases of infection and... — full story
Flu vaccine given to women during pregnancy keeps infants out of the hospital
— 3 Nov 2009 09:11 | HealthInfants born to women who received influenza vaccine during pregnancy were hospitalised at a lower rate than infants born to unvaccinated mothers, according to preliminary results of... — full story
Progress made on group B streptococcus vaccine
— 31 Oct 2009 14:23 | HealthScientists supported by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the National Institutes of Health, have completed a Phase II clinical study that indicates... — full story
Lessons from flu seasons past
— 30 Oct 2009 10:58 | HealthPregnant women who catch the flu are at serious risk for flu-related complications, including death, and that risk far outweighs the risk of possible side effects from injectable vaccines... — full story
Whooping cough immunity lasts longer than previously thought
— 30 Oct 2009 10:46 | HealthImmunity to whooping cough lasts at least 30 years on average, much longer than previously thought, according to a new study by researchers based at the University of Michigan and the... — full story
Scientists use world's fastest supercomputer to create the largest HIV evolutionary tree
— 28 Oct 2009 12:48 | HealthSupporting Los Alamos National Laboratory's role in the international Centre for HIV/AIDS Vaccine Immunology (CHAVI) consortium, researchers are using the Roadrunner supercomputer to... — full story