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Can an ancient virus be brought back to life? What 500‑year‑old smallpox DNA reveals

15 Sep 2026

5 min read

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A cheek swab can reveal inherited genetic variants that may influence how someone responds to certain medicines. Prostock-studio/Shutterstock

Pharmacogenomics: how your genes could help doctors choose the right medicine and dose

14 Sep 2026

4 min read

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A health worker prepares to vaccinate a baby during a community health check-up and vaccination in Akosombo in the Eastern Region, Ghana. Credit: Gavi/2022/Nipah Dennis

Major evidence review confirms influenza, COVID-19 and RSV vaccines are safe and effective

9 Sep 2026

5 min read

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Colorised transmission electron micrograph of influenza A/H1N1 virus particles (blue). Credit: NIAID/NIH

Swine flu surges in India

9 Sep 2026

6 min read

Influenza

Why multidose-vaccine vials could be a game-changer for global RSV prevention

7 Sep 2026

4 min read

RSV Vaccine development

Could your night-time cough help predict the next wave of flu or COVID-19?

4 Sep 2026

4 min read

Research summary

Your reaction to mosquito bites can even change over time. Marina Demeshko/ Shutterstock

Why do some people react so badly to mosquito bites? The answer lies in mosquito saliva

1 Sep 2026

5 min read

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Photo by National Cancer Institute on Unsplash

Could a blood test tell you how well a vaccine will work for you?

26 Aug 2026

4 min read

Research summary AI

Cancer breakthrough as personalised mRNA vaccine stops melanoma returning

20 Aug 2026

5 min read

Research summary

A woman wearing a face mask to prevent the spread of coronavirus. Credit: rawpixel.com on Magnific

Could COVID-19 reawaken viruses hidden in the body?

14 Aug 2026

4 min read

COVID-19 Research summary

The foaming Hennops River in Tshwane, polluted by poorly or untreated sewage from the Sunderland Ridge treatment works. Seth Thorne/GroundUp

Antibiotic resistance is spreading through South Africa’s water systems: study explains how

12 Aug 2026

5 min read

Cross-posts Antimicrobial resistance

Fridge-free vaccine passes first human trial, raising hopes for the hardest-to-reach

10 Aug 2026

4 min read

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