AstraZeneca Discontinues Global Distribution of Covid-19 Vaccine AstraZeneca, a major pharmaceutical player, has commenced the worldwide discontinuation of its Covid-19 vaccine. The company explains this decision is primarily due to an abundance of newer, updated vaccines specifically designed to combat emerging virus variants. This development closely follows AstraZeneca's March decision to voluntarily revoke its EU…
November 20, 2024
Unveiling Nature's Medicine Cabinet: Learning from Self-Medicating Animals The animal kingdom, with its diverse inhabitants and intricate behaviors, has always been a source of fascination and wonder. Among the myriad ways animals navigate their environment, one particularly intriguing aspect is their ability to self-medicate. This phenomenon, known as zoopharmacognosy, refers to the practice of animals using…
November 19, 2024
The Complexity of Parasitic Vaccines: A New Frontier The world rejoiced in early 2023 as Cameroon and Burkina Faso became the first nations to introduce routine malaria vaccination. This marked a turning point in the fight against a disease that claims over 600,000 lives annually. However, this victory was not just about malaria; it signified…
November 14, 2024
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