How mRNA and DNA vaccines could soon treat cancers, HIV, autoimmune disorders and genetic diseases

DNA and mRNA vaccines produce a different kind of immune response than traditional vaccines, allowing researchers to tackle some previously unsolvable problems in medicine.

Deborah Fuller, Professor of Microbiology, School of Medicine, University of Washington • conversation
Jan. 24, 2022 • ~9 min

Can a flu and COVID shot combo increase vaccination?

Bundling COVID-19 vaccines or boosters with flu vaccines may offer a way to lower hesitancy among people in minority populations, a new study shows.

Sara LaJeunesse-Penn State • futurity
Jan. 21, 2022 • ~7 min

Alpha then delta and now omicron – 6 questions answered as COVID-19 cases once again surge across the globe

People are buzzing with questions about the omicron variant and whether it could help usher in herd immunity. A team of virologists deciphers the latest findings.

Cody Warren, Postdoctoral Fellow in Virology and Immunology, University of Colorado Boulder • conversation
Jan. 21, 2022 • ~11 min

CORBEVAX, a new patent-free COVID-19 vaccine, could be a pandemic game changer globally

CORBEVAX is anticipated to significantly expand vaccine access to people in low- and middle-income countries.

Maureen Ferran, Associate Professor of Biology, Rochester Institute of Technology • conversation
Jan. 19, 2022 • ~9 min

Early data shows low risk for serious health problems for kids with COVID

While they can definitely get really sick from COVID-19, data from early in the pandemic shows kids with COVID are at less risk of serious health issues.

Kristina Sauerwein-Washington University • futurity
Jan. 18, 2022 • ~6 min

What Supreme Court's block of vaccine mandate for large businesses will mean for public health: 4 questions answered

A legal scholar explains what the ruling means for other vaccine mandates and the government’s ability to protect public health.

Debbie Kaminer, Professor of Law, Baruch College, CUNY • conversation
Jan. 14, 2022 • ~8 min

Language matters in building trust in COVID vaccines

A new study finds that the same information about COVID-19 vaccines, presented in a different language, can boost confidence.

Max Witynski - U. Chicago • futurity
Jan. 11, 2022 • ~6 min

Unboosted cancer patients with breakthrough COVID face high death risk

Vaccinated but unboosted people with cancer who get breakthrough COVID are at a higher risk of hospitalization and death, researchers report.

Corrie Pikul-Brown • futurity
Jan. 10, 2022 • ~6 min

mRNA vaccines, asteroid missions and collaborative robots: what to watch in science in 2022 – podcast

Experts give us a science preview for 2022, plus what lies in store for global inequality. Listen to The Conversation Weekly podcast.

Gemma Ware, Editor and Co-Host, The Conversation Weekly Podcast, The Conversation • conversation
Jan. 6, 2022 • ~7 min

COVID-19 vaccine does not increase preterm delivery risk

A new study of more than 40,000 people adds new evidence supporting the safety of getting the COVID-19 vaccine while pregnant.

Fred Mamoun-Yale • futurity
Jan. 5, 2022 • ~5 min

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