How the Immune System Fights Diseases: Antibodies, Vaccines & Lasting Protection

MEDICINE & HEALTH 02.26.2026 05:11 AM

Learn how the immune system works, antibodies protect the body, and vaccines train immunity for long-lasting defense against infections and diseases.

Why Don’t We Have Vaccines for Fungal Infections? What Is the Role of Immune Response in Inducing Protection?

06.18.2024 04:37 AM

There is currently no vaccine to protect humans against fungal infections, largely due to numerous challenges. Read the article to learn more.

Self-Assembled Protein Nanoparticles: Innovating Veterinary Vaccines for Safer and More Effective Prophylaxis

05.24.2024 06:23 AM

Explore the innovation of self-assembled protein nanoparticles in veterinary vaccines, promising safer and more effective prophylaxis for animal health. Read more!

US Embassy Urges Americans in the Philippines to Be Up to Date With Diphtheria Vaccines

05.03.2023 08:38 AM

American citizens in the Philippines are encouraged to get diphtheria vaccines, as the case in the country is on the rise. Read for details.

COVID-19 Nasal Vaccines Show Promising Potential; Could These Be Better Than Conventional Ones?

04.10.2023 23:36 PM

The researchers will now be working toward testing the safety of these COVID-19 nasal vaccines. Read to learn more.

Marburg Virus Disease Outbreak Claimed Lives in Africa; Who Gears Up To Test New Vaccines

04.05.2023 07:00 AM

The World Health Organization (WHO) plans to test vaccines for the Marburg virus, a deadly virus similar to Ebola, to contain new viral outbreaks. Read the article to learn more details.

COVID-19 Infection Increases Risk of Developing a Debilitating Heart Condition by Five Times; Vaccines May Also Trigger It Too

01.10.2023 21:33 PM

POTS, a debilitating heart condition, is strongly linked to COVID-19 infection and a lesser degree to vaccines; but more research is needed to confirm the findings. Read the article to learn more.

Khosta-2 Virus Derived From Russian Bat Can Still Infect COVID-Vaccinated Individuals, New Study Reveals

12.12.2022 01:20 AM

New study reveals novel Khosta-2 Virus derived from Russian bat can still infect COVID-vaccinated individuals. Read here to know more!

HIV Prevention: Researchers Suggest Identifying Antibodies and Human Genes as New Strategy for Making Effective Vaccine Against the Disease

10.04.2022 23:45 PM

Researchers suggest that initial steps in a vaccine approach aim to prompt the development of antibodies. Read to know more about this strategy.

Centaurus: How Infectious is This COVID-19 Omicron Subvrariant Now Spreading Fast in Florida, Europe?

09.15.2022 05:47 AM

A recent COVID-19 subvariant omicron variant called Centaurus has increased number of cases of infection, particularly in Florida and Europe. Read to know more.

Monkeypox FAQs: Its Origin, Transmission, Treatment and Other Questions Answered

09.01.2022 11:00 AM

Monkeypox spreads fast across different countries. Because of this, many questions need answers from experts. Read to find out if such questions are addressed.

Feline Protection: New Study Reveals How linDNA COVID-19 Vaccine May Help Shield Cats, Other Animals from the Virus

07.31.2022 07:08 AM

Research reveals that linDNA COVID-19 vaccine may protect cats and other animals from coronavirus. Read and learn about this and human-to-animal COVID spread.

New Way of Developing COVID-19 Vaccine Makes It Effective Against All Variants Using Modified DNA From Bacteria

07.22.2022 02:00 AM

Researchers describe a new way of developing a more durable, highly effective COVID-19 vaccine that works against all variants. Read the article for more details.

Evasive Omicron Tactics Offset by Booster Shots; Study Says

07.21.2022 11:00 AM

Omicron subvariant are predicted to dominate globally, being more evasive than their ancestral strain. Read on to find out why experts believe booster shots provide better immunity and prevent severe infection.

Newly Developed Nanoparticle Vaccines That Target Melanoma May Fight Cancer

07.21.2022 09:30 AM

Scientists developed a nanoparticle vaccine combination that may fight cancer. Is this the fulfillment of a long-time cancer-fighting promise? Read to find out.

Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine Now FDA Approved for People 18 and Above, Protein-Based Jab Has Less Side Effects

07.15.2022 11:30 AM

The FDA authorized Novavax to inject its COVID-19 vaccine into individuals aged 18 years old and above. Read to know its difference from other similar vaccines.

Horseshoe Crabs Thrive in Protected Area in the Philippines, Becoming an Unexpected Symbol of Resilience

07.15.2022 06:08 AM

Horseshoe crabs have been around for 450 million years, but are lately facing overfishing for their blue blood used in making vaccines. Check out some images of these ancient sea creatures thriving well in the Philippines.

Researchers Are Getting Closer to Creating 'Revolutionary' Cancer Vaccines

06.14.2022 23:05 PM

Scientists are optimistic about new approaches that harness the power of the immune system to prevent cancer from developing. Read the article to learn more about how a cancer vaccine could be possible in the coming years.

US BARDA Orders 13 Million Freeze-Dried Smallpox Vaccines Capable of Providing Protection Against Monkeypox From Bavarian Nordic

05.18.2022 22:54 PM

The US orders the first dose of freeze-dried smallpox vaccines from Bavarian Nordic company. Read on to find out how this move is relevant to the current monkeypox outbreak.

WHO Celebrates World Immunization Week 2022: See How Vaccines Protect People for More Than Two Centuries

04.25.2022 07:08 AM

From smallpox to the COVID-19 vaccine, immunization has saved people for two centuries. Read to find out the origins of vaccination and how it saved millions of lives.

Novavax COVID-Flu Vaccine Shows Positive Results from Initial Trials; Formulation ‘Safe with Mostly Mild Side Effects’

04.21.2022 09:30 AM

Novavax announced its COVID-Flu vaccine is seen positive results from the phase I trials. Learn more about the efficacy of the vaccine and what lies ahead.