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MIT Develops Rapid Paper Strip Ebola Diagnostic
When diagnosing a case of Ebola, time is of the essence. However, existing diagnostic tests take at least a day or two to yield results, preventing health care workers from quickly determining whether a patient needs immediate treatment and isolation. A new test from MIT researchers could change that: The device, a simple paper strip Read More »
- February 26, 2015
- | Filed under Biotechnology and Public Health
Genetic safety switches could help curb potential bioterror risks
The potential threat of bioterrorism using man-made biological organisms could be reduced, thanks to a new method developed by scientists.
- February 5, 2015
- | Filed under Biosafety and Biotechnology
New BARDA Initiative to Develop Universal Flu Vaccine
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA) is launching a new initiative supporting the advanced development of influenza vaccine candidates with the goal to provide enhanced, long-lasting protection from a broad range of influenza viruses within and across subtypes.
- February 5, 2015
- | Filed under Biotechnology
Why Did Vaccinated People Get Measles at Disneyland? Blame the Unvaccinated
The misery of a measles outbreak at the Happiest Place on Earth is an irony even the most jaded epidemiologist could do without, but the 52 cases that originated in Disneyland in December hide within them an even scarier number—scary, that is, unless you understand how vaccines work.
- January 29, 2015
- | Filed under Biotechnology
Measles outbreak highlights record number of U.S. cases in 2014
Measles – a disease that was officially eliminated in the United States in 2000 – is back, and it’s making headlines thanks to a recent outbreak linked to a popular theme park.
- January 29, 2015
- | Filed under Biotechnology