To help combat antibiotic resistance, scientists have developed a biosensor for more efficient and controlled administration of antibiotics.
Fridge-free COVID-19 vaccine candidates offer hope to billions
Two vaccines in early development are stable under high temperatures and could be game changers in global vaccine equity.
Pioneers in Science: Kitasato Shibasaburō
A pioneer in preventative medicine well known for his isolation of the bacteria behind the bubonic plague, Shibasaburō helped establish our understanding of infectious diseases and made inroads into the first vaccines.
Could a universal coronavirus vaccine be possible?
COVID-19 is unlikely to be the last coronavirus to spill over to humans. Scientists are working to make a universal vaccine to combat future outbreaks.
Researchers shoot incredibly detailed movies of viruses in liquid
Liquid phase electron microscopy gives unprecedented insight into the behaviour and structure of adeno-associated virus in solution
Hydrogels with biomimetic intelligence
Fitting hydrogels with aptamer-based ligands can open doors for a range of new biomedical applications.
Pfizer to seek approval for a new COVID-19 booster shot
Citing concern over vaccine efficacy against emerging variants, Pfizer seeks approval for a third booster, but many are not yet convinced it is necessary.
Improving one of medicine’s greatest inventions: Vaccines
Integrating vaccines with biomaterials could help minimize the need for refrigeration and booster shots.
Buttoned up biomolecules: A click reaction for living systems
Bioorthogonal hydroamination of activated linear alkynes now suitable in living cells.
What are mRNA vaccines?
With a long history of development, mRNA vaccines are finally making their debut and changing the face of the COVID-19 pandemic.