How do you make a universal flu vaccine? A microbiologist explains the challenges, and how mRNA could offer a promising solution
Annual flu vaccines are in a constant race against a rapidly mutating virus that may one day cause the next pandemic. A one-time vaccine protecting against all variants could give humanity a leg up.
Deborah Fuller, Professor of Microbiology, School of Medicine, University of Washington •
conversation
Feb. 7, 2023 • ~8 min
Feb. 7, 2023 • ~8 min
Faeces, urine and sweat – just how gross are hot tubs? A microbiologist explains
Relaxing in filth – you may never want to use a Jacuzzi or hot tub again after reading this.
Primrose Freestone, Senior Lecturer in Clinical Microbiology, University of Leicester
• conversation
Feb. 7, 2023 • ~7 min
Feb. 7, 2023 • ~7 min
FDA advisory committee votes unanimously in favor of a one-shot COVID-19 vaccine approach – 5 questions answered
Many questions remain about next steps for US vaccine policy. But the FDA advisory panel’s hearty endorsement of a single-composition COVID-19 vaccine represents a pivotal step.
Matthew Woodruff, Instructor of Human Immunology, Emory University •
conversation
Jan. 27, 2023 • ~9 min
Jan. 27, 2023 • ~9 min
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