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·September 26, 2025·5 min read

mRNA Vaccine Targets Vision Loss in AMD

A new mRNA vaccine developed in Japan has been shown to suppress abnormal blood vessel growth in the retina of mice, offering hope for patients with age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Current treatments require repeated injections directly into the eye, but this vaccine can be delivered intramuscularly, making it less invasive and easier to administer.

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·July 15, 2025·9 min read

No Link Found Between Aluminum in Vaccines and Autism, ADHD

A massive Danish study of over 1.2 million children has found no evidence that aluminum in early childhood vaccines increases the risk of neurological, autoimmune, or allergic disorders. Researchers analyzed 50 chronic conditions — including autism spectrum disorder (ASD), ADHD, asthma, and juvenile arthritis — and found no association with cumulative aluminum exposure from vaccines given before age two.

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·January 21, 2025·6 min read

Antibiotics and Other Drugs May Reduce Dementia Risk

A study analyzing data from over 130 million individuals found that antibiotics, antivirals, vaccines, and anti-inflammatory medications are associated with a reduced risk of dementia. This supports the idea that infections and inflammation contribute to dementia and highlights the potential of repurposing existing drugs for prevention or treatment.

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Brain Cancer Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·November 7, 2024·4 min read

Novel Vaccine Targets Deadly Brain Tumors with Precision

A novel vaccine can mobilize the immune system to precisely target and attack cancerous brain tumors, specifically gliomas, one of the deadliest brain tumor types. This groundbreaking work demonstrates that the body’s immune system can be directed to target proteins with cancer-driving mutations in tumors, marking a significant advance in immunotherapy.

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·June 27, 2024·4 min read

COVID-19 Vaccines May Reduce Virus-Induced Memory Problems

COVID-19-induced cognitive impairment is linked to the protein IL-1β. Researchers found that vaccination can reduce brain inflammation and memory loss in rodent models. This suggests vaccines may lower the risk of long COVID brain fog. More research is needed to confirm these findings in humans.

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·September 4, 2023·6 min read

ChatGPT Tackles Vaccine Myths

ChatGPT has been tested for its ability to debunk myths surrounding the safety of COVID-19 vaccines. In a study, the AI chatbot was posed the top 50 most frequently asked vaccine questions, scoring an average of 9 out of 10 for accuracy.

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·August 30, 2023·7 min read

Vaccines on Horizon to Prevent Fentanyl and Heroin Overdoses

Researchers are nearing human trials for vaccines aimed at preventing fentanyl and heroin overdoses. The vaccines could offer a lifeline to those struggling with opioid addiction or at risk of accidental overdose.

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·January 9, 2023·4 min read

A Vaccine Against COVID-19 Found to Protect Against Infection and Brain Damage Caused by the Virus

A new COVID-19 vaccine developed by researchers at the CNB-CSIC appears to protect against infection of the brain and neurological symptoms associated with coronavirus.

Brain Cancer Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·November 21, 2022·6 min read

Phase 3 Clinical Trial: Brain Cancer Vaccine Shows Promising Results

Results of a phase three clinical trial of a novel brain cancer vaccine, DCVax-L, that uses a patient's stem cells to target cancer cells extend survival by many months to years for glioblastoma patients.

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·November 14, 2022·4 min read

Fentanyl Vaccine Potential ‘Game Changer’ for Opioid Epidemic

A newly developed vaccine blocks the ability of the opioid Fentanyl's ability to enter the brain, thus blocking the drug's "high".

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·June 26, 2022·4 min read

Flu Vaccination Linked to 40% Reduced Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease

Older adults who received at least one flu vaccination were 40% less likely to develop Alzheimer's disease over the course of a four year follow up than their peers who did not receive a vaccine.