vaccines
Scientists Develop Primate Model Of Zika Virus
The primate model for the Asian-lineage Zika virus could help researchers evaluate potential vaccines and therapies, especially those that are intended for use during pregnancy.
How Do RNA Molecules Interact? With A SPLASH
This sequencing technology, named SPLASH, helps researchers understand the interactions between RNA molecules—and therefore, how to inhibit infectious organisms.
Takeda Receives US$38 Million Polio Eradication Grant From Gates Foundation
With this funding, Takeda will develop, license and supply at least 50 million doses of a polio vaccine per year to more than 70 developing countries.
An Interview With A Zika Expert: Lok Shee-Mei
Lok, whose team imaged the structure of the Zika virus, explains why the virus is so resilient and how her research could help worldwide efforts to curb the outbreak.
Vaccine Less Effective Against Re-Emerging Japanese Encephalitis Strain
With the re-emergence of a previously rare strain of Japanese encephalitis that is not well covered by the current vaccine, we are on the cusp of a potential infectious disease crisis in Asia.
Growing Calls For Academia Sinica’s President Wong Chi-Huey To Resign
Taiwan's Legislative Yuan has called for the resignation of Academia Sinica's President Wong Chi-Huey over his daughter's sale of shares in OBI Pharma, a Taiwanese biotech company.
Transmission-Blocking Malaria Vaccine Gets Funding Boost
This malaria vaccine candidate is given to humans but targets mosquitoes, and clinical trials may commence in as little as four years.
Anti-Rabies Alliance To Vaccinate Dogs In At-Risk Areas
Mass dog vaccination is now seen as the most cost-effective means to control rabies, which kills roughly 70,000 people every year.
Japanese Fund Invests In The Eradication Of Malaria & TB
GHIT Fund, a public-private partnership that seeks to nurture Japan's R&D, has invested in a malaria vaccine and rapid field test.
