Chikungunya – PossibleThreat Articles

Powerful new synthetic vaccines to combat epidemics

September 27, 2019 0 Comments Biotechnology and Bioengineering, Bird Flu Research, Chikungunya, Infectious Diseases, Microbes and More, Vaccines, Virology, Viruses

A new type of vaccine that can be stored at warmer temperatures, removing the need for refrigeration, has been developed for mosquito-borne virus Chikungunya in a major advance in vaccine technology. The findings reveal exceptionally promising results for the Chikungunya vaccine candidate, which has been engineered using a synthetic protein scaffold that could revolutionise the way vaccines are designed, produced and stored.

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A protein essential for chikungunya virus replication identified

September 25, 2019 0 Comments Cancer, Chikungunya, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Ebola, Herpes, HIV and AIDS, Infectious Diseases, Viruses

Chikungunya is an infectious disease caused by a mosquito-borne virus transmitted to humans. It is characterized by high fever and intense joint and muscle pain that can last for several months. The mechanisms of infection of human cells with the virus remain very poorly understood. Researchers have now identified a protein that is crucial in order for the virus to replicate within its target cells. This research opens up therapeutic avenues in the fight against chikungunya.