Study offers new way to discover HIV vaccine targets
Ragon Institute researchers develop a method to identify weak points in viral proteins that could be exploited for vaccine development.
A safer way to vaccinate
Polymer film that gradually releases DNA coding for viral proteins could offer a better alternative to traditional vaccines.
Putting the squeeze on cells
By deforming cells, researchers can deliver RNA, proteins and nanoparticles for many applications.
Getting (drugs) under your skin
Using ultrasound waves, researchers boost skin’s permeability to drugs.
Device may inject a variety of drugs without using needles
Jet-injected drugs could improve patient compliance, reduce accidental needle sticks.
Stopping influenza evolution before it starts
Model of flu proteins suggests new way to design vaccines that slow mutations.
Monitoring how T cells respond to HIV
New technology could help AIDS researchers develop new vaccines.
Scientists reveal HIV weakness
Vaccines that target newly identified viral protein sequences could be more effective than previous efforts.
Nano-sized vaccines
New MIT nanoparticles could lead to powerful vaccines for HIV and other diseases.
Countering ‘memory loss’ in the immune system
New findings from MIT biologists could help vaccine designers elicit long-term immunity.