A Mouse Model System for Zika Virus Infection
…date, there are no drugs available to prevent or treat ZIKV infection. ZIKV vaccine research is challenging because adult immunocompetent mice are resistant to ZIKV infection and disease. The primary…
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A PhD Lab Coat Ceremony
…years behind me, a new phrase has crept into the science lexicon: translational research. This means nothing more than doing research that has a direct use, like making a vaccine…
TWiV Special: Vaccines Did Not Cause Rachel’s Autism
Vaccine scientist, pediatrician, and autism dad Peter Hotez talks about his new book, Vaccines Did Not Cause Rachel’s Autism. Click arrow to play Download TWiV Special (12 MB .mp3, 19…
Nipah virus at 20
…result of infection with Japanese encephalitis virus (JE). Measures were taken to reduce mosquito populations by spraying, and immunizing workers with a JE vaccine. Neither measure slowed the epidemic. By…
CRISPR-ing herpes simplex virus
…and begin replicating in a phase called lytic replication, which is often accompanied by shedding of virus particles and the appearance of painful lesions. There is no vaccine to prevent…
SARS-CoV-2: Could it be bad?
…the US. No one is worried about those, as only half the population is taking the flu vaccine. Many people are scared by the ‘apparent€™ 2.3% case fatality ratio. This…