Vaccine Development

2 articles

Dusty, forgotten Ebola vaccine vials sit on a shelf in a dimly lit laboratory, symbolizing stalled progress and lost potential.

Ebola vaccine sits on shelf 15 years due to systemic failures

A 2011 vaccine candidate demonstrated 100% protection in macaques against the Bundibugyo Ebola strain, yet it has never been deployed in humans, leaving communities vulnerable to ongoing outbreaks.

Dr. Evelyn Reed·June 20, 2026

Microscopic visualization of the Fab5 monoclonal antibody binding to and neutralizing a gammaherpesvirus particle, highlighting its broad targeting capabilities.

Cosmos & Physics

New antibody Fab5 shows broad high-affinity targeting of gammaherpesvirus gB

A single monoclonal antibody, Fab5, has demonstrated effective protection against three distinct gammaherpesviruses.

Dr. Evelyn Reed·June 9, 2026