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Vaccines and Their Surprising Off-Target Benefits: Implications for Dementia Prevention

Vaccines remain crucial for managing various infectious diseases. However, an emerging body of research is shedding light on the ‘off-target benefits’ of vaccines, which seem to offer protection beyond their primary intent. Of particular interest is their potential role in reducing the risk of dementia, a debilitating condition affecting millions globally. Understanding Off-Target Benefits Off-target […]

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Testing Bird Flu Vaccine on Endangered Seals

As the world grapples with new and emerging diseases, a recent breakthrough in vaccine research offers hope not just for humans, but also for endangered species. Scientists have begun testing a bird flu vaccine on seals, specifically the endangered Hawaiian monk seals, which are showing promising results. According to an article from The New York […]

Biology

How A New Zika Vaccine Could Change Global Health

Do you remember Zika? In the days before COVID, it was the virus capturing public health’s attention. Heck, my wife and I cancelled a trip to Aruba because we were afraid of the potential impact on our unborn son. Zika: Still a Big Deal Zika virus might not be making daily headlines anymore, but it […]

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Vaccines and Their Surprising Off-Target Benefits: Implications for Dementia Prevention

Testing Bird Flu Vaccine on Endangered Seals

How A New Zika Vaccine Could Change Global Health

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