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Via theguardian.com
World’s First Vaccine for Honeybees Approved
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has made a significant advancement in the mission to save honeybees and will be using the world’s first vaccine produced to protect the insects from American …
Via smithsonianmag.com
New Vaccine Protects Against Fentanyl
Scientists at the University of Houston have developed a vaccine that protects against fentanyl, a synthetic opioid that contributes to the risk of fatal overdose. The team of researchers tested the vaccine …
Via nytimes.com
Honeybee Vaccine Offers Hope
Administered to a hive’s Queen Bee through an edible sugary solution that honeybees are attracted to (thus needle free), a new vaccine is being tested to protect the flying pollinators from microbial …
Via wired.com
The US Wants Cuba’s Lung Cancer Vaccine
As US government regulated restrictions around Cuba slowly ease, a few things have come to light. One being that Cuba hosts some of the world’s leading biotech and medical research. Now, the …
Via fastcodesign.com
Vaccinations Through Painless Patches
Trypanophobics (people who are afraid of needles) are rejoicing thanks to a new way to receive vaccinations. Georgia Tech’s Mark Prusnitz has developed a band-aid-like patch that will employ 100 microneedles to …