Scientists at Stanford Medicine have unveiled a bold new kind of “universal” vaccine that could one day protect against everything from COVID-19 and the flu to bacterial pneumonia and even common allergens. Instead of targeting a specific virus or bacterium, the nasal spray vaccine supercharges the lungs’ own immune defenses, keeping them on high alert for months. In mice, it slashed viral levels, prevented severe illness, and even blocked allergic reactions.

“I think what we have is a universal vaccine against diverse respiratory threats,” Pulendran said.

  • roofuskit@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    2 hours ago

    Been living under a rock?

    https://www.newsweek.com/davie-chappelle-netflix-special-transgender-disabled-1856893

    There are tons of articles out there about his jokes punching down at various groups, because it’s an ongoing problem and he just doubles down if anyone complains.

    “Satire is meant to ridicule power. If you are laughing at people who are hurting, it’s not satire, it’s bullying.” - Sir Terry Prachett

    And I never said he was as bad as anyone in the Trump admin, I just said I couldn’t respect him any more than them. He sits in a place of immense privilege and punches down at people who are struggling. He’s in the same company as them.