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Antiseptic-tolerant germs spread through the air in hospitals, early study hints
Trace amounts of antiseptic chemicals in hospital rooms may be driving tolerance and resistance in bacteria, a study finds.
Scientists are trying to build a vaccine that works against almost any respiratory pathogen — here's how close they are.
A nasal spray in mice boosted lung immunity against viruses, bacteria and allergens — but a truly universal vaccine is still years away.
Scientists have discovered an 'Achilles' heel' in deadly superbugs
In a mouse study, scientists found that a bacterial sugar can be exploited to disable dangerous antibiotic-resistant pathogens.
Pig semen component could deliver chemotherapy to hard-to-reach eye cancer, mouse study suggests
Researchers showed that "exosomes" from pig semen may be used in a potential new treatment for retinoblastoma.
'It could revolutionize, completely, the way we treat depression': Researchers are exploring promising immune therapy for treating psychiatric symptoms
INTERVIEW Live Science spoke with the scientists behind an upcoming clinical trial testing an immune therapy for depression.
'Universal' nasal-spray vaccine protects against viruses, bacteria and allergens in mice
In an early animal test, a new nasal-spray vaccine has shown promise against a variety of germs and a common allergen, scientists report.
Needle-free insulin? Scientists invent gel that delivers insulin through the skin in animal studies
A new polymer gel can deliver insulin through intact skin in animal tests. It could someday offer a path toward needle-free diabetes treatment, some say.
IVF hormones could be delivered with painless 'microneedle' patch someday, early study hints
Scientists are developing a microneedle patch that they hope could someday simplify IVF hormone delivery. They've tested it in animals.
