FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·December 18, 2017·5 min readNew Vaccine Technology Shows Promise as a Tool to Combat the Opioid CrisisA new vaccine blocks the effects of heroin by preventing the drug from crossing the blood-brain barrier. Researchers believe the vaccine could be helpful in curbing the opioid epidemic.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·September 14, 2017·3 min readStudy Investigates Vaccine and Oral Medication to Stop Alzheimer’s Years Before it BeginsResearchers are testing a new vaccine and oral medication that could delay or prevent Alzheimer's disease from developing in those with a genetic predisposition.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 15, 2017·4 min readMore Than Half of Eligible US Travelers Skip Their Pre-Trip Measles VaccineResearchers say better adherence to vaccines is needed to help prevent measles epidemics occurring in the U.S.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·March 9, 2017·5 min readParental Concerns Reduce Uptake of Flu Vaccines in ChildrenDisinformation and concern about vaccine safety appear to be negatively influencing parents when it comes deciding whether or not to vaccinate their children, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·January 25, 2017·6 min read‘Psychology Vaccine’ Could Help Immunize Public Against Fake News on Climate ChangeWhile misinformation can cancel our accurate statements about climate change, researchers report that delivering a 'vaccine, or preemptive exposure, to fragments of misinformation may cancel out the negative false news and help preserve the facts.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·October 6, 2015·3 min readFlu Shots May Reduce Stroke RiskA new study reports the risk of suffering from a stroke is significantly reduced two months after receiving a flu vaccine.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·September 24, 2015·3 min readVaccination for Viral Brain Infection on the HorizonA new study reports a vaccine for a rare viral brain infection, PML, is being developed.Read More
FeaturedNeuroethicsNeurology·July 10, 2012·2 min readH1N1 Vaccine Associated With Small but Significant Risk of Guillain-Barre SyndromeAnalysis of recent H1N1 vaccination data indicated a small but significant risk of Guillain-Barre Syndrome following influenza A(H1N1) vaccinations.Read More