TBE virus decoded

TBE

TBE virus: activation mechanism of flaviviruses identified: A collaboration between researchers at the Center for Virology of the Medical University of Vienna and the Pasteur Institute in Paris has provided unexpected insights into the atomic interactions of the tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) virus in infected cells. In particular, the researchers identified a new molecular switch that […]

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Mosquito spit could hold key to vaccinations

zika

A molecule in mosquito spit has been identified as a potential new target for vaccination against a range of diseases for which there is no protection or medicine. University of Leeds Virus Host Interaction Team researchers have discovered that the molecule, called sialokinin, makes it easier for a number of viruses to pass from mosquitoes […]

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HOW TO | Vaccinate 710,000 people in 10 days

The road to vaccination - yellow fever featured image

Organising a successful mass vaccination takes much more than just providing a vaccine to those in need. In the contexts where MSF traditionally works, infrastructures are often weak, especially when it comes to communication. In these instances, it’s a real challenge to make people aware of the service we provide. In August 2016, MSF participated […]

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