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Why immune responses to vaccines vary from person to person | ASU News

Why immune responses to vaccines vary from person to person | ASU News | Virology News | Scoop.it
Vaccines protect most people from serious illness, but the strength of that protection can vary considerably from one person to another. Some people produce a robust immune response, while others respond only weakly.A new study led by Arizona State University helps us understand why.
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Cann's Principles of Molecular Virology - 7th Edition

Cann's Principles of Molecular Virology - 7th Edition | Virology News | Scoop.it

Cann's Principles of Molecular Virology, - 7th Edition, revised by EP Rybicki. Print Book. ISBN 9780128227848. Now published!!


"Cann's Principles of Molecular Virology, Seventh Edition provides an easily accessible introduction to modern virology, presenting principles in a clear and concise manner. The new edition provides the history of virology and the fundamentals of the molecular basis of how viruses work.


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Moderna’s Cancer Vaccine Could Change America in 7 Surprising Ways

Moderna’s Cancer Vaccine Could Change America in 7 Surprising Ways | Virology News | Scoop.it
If ongoing studies in other cancers produce similar results, the technology could influence far more than cancer care itself.
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Trimester-dependent vertical transmission of H5N1 influenza virus through placental and mammary routes impairs offspring development | Nature Communications

Researchers found H5N1 bird flu can spread from pregnant mice to fetuses through the placenta and to newborns through milk, causing developmental delays, smaller size, and behavioral problems, highlighting pregnancy-related risks in mammals.
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Breastfeeding Linked to Fewer Viral Infections in Preterm Infants,

Breastfeeding Linked to Fewer Viral Infections in Preterm Infants, | Virology News | Scoop.it
Preterm infants may face a heightened risk of viral infection during the first year of life, when the immune system is still developing and the protective barriers of the lungs and intestine remain immature.
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Delhi Faces Surge in H1N1 and Dengue Cases

Delhi Faces Surge in H1N1 and Dengue Cases | Virology News | Scoop.it
Delhi and NCR witness a significant rise in H1N1 (swine flu) and dengue cases due to humid monsoon weather. Experts urge preventive measures and timely medical consultation.
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NHS England is getting a breakthrough HIV drug – but the rest of the world needs it too

NHS England is getting a breakthrough HIV drug – but the rest of the world needs it too | Virology News | Scoop.it
Game-changing HIV drug Lenacapavir will soon be saving lives across the country, writes Molly Thompson, yet marginalised communities in the global south who made this possible still don’t have access...
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Male Neanderthal pelvises resemble those of modern females, challenging decades-old assumptions

A new study by the Department of Anatomy and Anthropology at Tel Aviv University, published in Scientific Reports, offers an explanation for one of the striking differences between men and women: the evolutionary development of the modern human pelvis.
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TB preventive treatment for people with HIV shown effective in real-world settings

Tuberculosis (TB) is responsible for about a quarter of all AIDS deaths. In 2024, it was also the leading cause of death among people with HIV. This is despite TB being a preventable and curable disease.
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Rare C-to-G mutations occurred at an unexpectedly high frequency during emergence of SARS-CoV-2 delta variant

SARS-CoV-2 possesses a characteristic surface protein, the spike protein, which plays a central role in viral entry into host cells. The evolution of spike protein mutations has been an important factor in the emergence of viral variants with altered transmissibility and immune-evasion properties. Previous studies have shown that SARS-CoV-2 evolution is strongly biased toward certain types of nucleotide substitutions, with C-to-G substitutions occurring only rarely.
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High-risk groups forgo vaccination despite it being free

Although influenza and COVID-19 vaccination are offered free of charge to people at increased risk of severe illness, many still choose not to get vaccinated. A new study from Umeå University shows that the main barriers are not financial or related to distance from vaccination services. Instead, those most likely to forgo vaccination were younger individuals, men, smokers, and people with reduced independence.
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Once-Weekly Oral ART Matches Daily ART for Viral Suppression

Once-Weekly Oral ART Matches Daily ART for Viral Suppression | Virology News | Scoop.it
The potential arrival of once-weekly oral ART options could be particularly important for those who face challenges of stigma or adherence difficulties, advocate says.
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Space travel doesn't affect the strength of heart muscle cells, study finds

It's common to see images of astronauts on the International Space Station exercising, running on special treadmills and pedaling cycles designed for tight quarters.
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Ebola outbreak on track to be deadliest ever, WHO chief says

Ebola outbreak on track to be deadliest ever, WHO chief says | Virology News | Scoop.it
The outbreak, declared on 15 May, has caused more than 2,000 deaths, with thousands more reported cases.
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Why immune responses to vaccines vary from person to person | ASU News

Why immune responses to vaccines vary from person to person | ASU News | Virology News | Scoop.it
Vaccines protect most people from serious illness, but the strength of that protection can vary considerably from one person to another. Some people produce a robust immune response, while others respond only weakly.A new study led by Arizona State University helps us understand why.
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How membraneless organelles assemble into organized protein hubs

Inside every cell, thousands of proteins must reach the right place at the right time. Helping coordinate this complex logistics network are centriolar satellites—tiny, membraneless organelles that play important roles in protein trafficking, cell division and the formation of cilia.
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Study identifies immune cells that restrain deadly fungal infections

Study identifies immune cells that restrain deadly fungal infections | Virology News | Scoop.it
Most people who inhale the environmental fungus Cryptococcus neoformans never develop symptoms. The organism can settle in the lungs and remain there for years, restrained by the immune system without producing obvious illness.
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Lancet review examines possible amyloid-beta transmission through blood transfusions

Lancet review examines possible amyloid-beta transmission through blood transfusions | Virology News | Scoop.it
A review and opinion piece published in The Lancet and led by UCL (University College London) and UCLH researchers discusses the possibility that blood transfusions may inadvertently transmit harmful brain proteins, and whether additional safety measures are warranted as a precaution whilst...
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California maintains school vaccine rules despite Trump order

Top Takeaways California will maintain its current student vaccination requirements despite President Trump’s new executive order. State health Read more global news and updates from MISRYOUM.
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Red blood cells inspire next-generation therapeutic nanocarriers

Red blood cells serve as the foundation for nanocarriers that show promise in a new study as effective and efficient vehicles for gene therapy, tumor targeting and other medical treatments. Scientists at The Ohio State University have showed that the engineered extracellular vesicles could evade immune cells and target cancer cells, two capabilities that could improve the delivery of future therapies. The study is published in Advanced Healthcare Materials.
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A Virus Lab on a Transistor? Saliva Testing Takes a Sci-Fi Turn

The future has arrived carrying a saliva sample and a transistor. Researchers have developed a sensor designed to distinguish respiratory syncytial virus, influenza A, and influenza B in about 15 minutes, using unprocessed saliva. It sounds like a laboratory was shrunk into something closer to an el... Recommended toolSwingReel - Video technique labCompare clips, measure joint angles, trace paths, and animate drills.Optional IAP: Seven technique packs or the Everything bundle.
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From Stigma to Strength | Ashok Kumar Gupta’s Journey Beyond HIV #IndiaFightsHIVandSTI

Unheard to Unstoppable | Ashok Kumar Gupta

His journey began with an HIV diagnosis and the stigma that followed. But with timely treatment, support, and acceptance, he found his way forward by building a new life, getting married, and planning a future with hope.

HIV did not define his life. It never stopped him from living healthy, happy, and fulfilling.

#PositiveVoices #VoicesOfHope #IndiaFightsHIVandSTI #HealthForAll #EndStigma
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100 Best Zombie Movies Ranked | Rotten Tomatoes

100 Best Zombie Movies Ranked |	Rotten Tomatoes | Virology News | Scoop.it
It's the best living dead movies, from 'Dawn' to 'Shaun' and 'Train to Busan' and beyond!
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I said there would be zombies.
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SHC orders high-level inquiry into HIV spread among children at Karachi hospital

SHC orders high-level inquiry into HIV spread among children at Karachi hospital | Virology News | Scoop.it
Sindh chief secretary to head probe committee, rules court.Court says matter concerns public health and human life.SHC orders relief for the affected children and families.KARACHI: The Sindh High Court on Thursday...
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Ghana: Health Ministry Denies Shortage of HIV Medicines in Ghana

Ghana: Health Ministry Denies Shortage of HIV Medicines in Ghana | Virology News | Scoop.it
The Ministry of Health has rejected claims that Ghana is facing a shortage of antiretroviral medicines (ARVs) used in the treatment of HIV.
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This South African river has a bacteria count off the charts: A natural filter is cleaning it for watering food gardens

Every day, millions of liters of polluted water flow through many South African rivers and disappear into the sea.
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Mitochondrial rewiring may explain why orthoflaviviruses harm humans but persist in mosquitoes

Mitochondrial rewiring may explain why orthoflaviviruses harm humans but persist in mosquitoes | Virology News | Scoop.it
Orthoflaviviruses reshape mitochondrial structure, metabolism, redox signaling, and quality control differently across human and mosquito models, helping explain their contrasting infection outcomes. The review highlights mitochondrial pathways that may support acute cellular damage in vertebrates...
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