Anthrax
New DNA-Based Vaccine Approach Protects Mice
Published in Vaccine Weekly, November 7th, 2001
In traditional vaccine approaches, researchers have used live, weakened or dead pathogens - or proteins produced by the organisms - to produce an immune response.
"The current work is a strong argument for the feasibility of using a DNA-based immunization strategy against anthrax."
This new approach represents a new - and perhaps, safer - way to produce vaccines against highly contagious diseases. This latest study, published in the journal Infection and Immunity, improves on...
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Source: Vaccine Weekly (2001-11-07)
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