A new study has revealed that a novel vaccine temporarily shielded lab monkeys from Ebola, while a booster jab provided lasting protection. A single shot of the vaccine, based on a cold virus that affects chimps, gave macaques "complete short-term and partial long-term protection" from the deadly virus, researchers reported in the journal Nature Medicine. Animals that received a booster shot developed "durable" immunity. The US National Institute ...Monday 8 September 2014
Monkey Trials: Ebola Vaccine Gets the Nod
A new study has revealed that a novel vaccine temporarily shielded lab monkeys from Ebola, while a booster jab provided lasting protection. A single shot of the vaccine, based on a cold virus that affects chimps, gave macaques "complete short-term and partial long-term protection" from the deadly virus, researchers reported in the journal Nature Medicine. Animals that received a booster shot developed "durable" immunity. The US National Institute ...
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