Helen Branswell covers issues broadly related to infectious diseases, including outbreaks, preparedness, research, and vaccine development. Follow her on Mastodon and Bluesky. You can reach Helen on ...

A new experimental Ebola vaccine displayed 100 percent efficacy in a clinical trial involving thousands in Guinea, Africa, according to a new study published in The Lancet. The trial included nearly ...

For the last three years, clinicians at UPMC Presbyterian’s emergency room in Pittsburgh have practiced Ebola protection protocols using actors playing Ebola-stricken patients, according to WHYY. 1.

As concerns grow over reported cases of Ebola in the United States, many are asking questions about the disease, how it is transmitted and what they can do to protect themselves. Here's what you need ...

Scientists turn nanoparticles into virus 'showcases' to help the immune system recognize deadly threats. (Nanowerk News) Filoviruses get their name from the Latin word “filum,” meaning thread—a ...

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has officially reported a new outbreak of the Ebola virus, sparking alarm across the African continent, including neighboring Nigeria. According to Tribune ...

An illustration of a self-assembling protein nanoparticle (SApNP) displaying Ebola virus surface proteins. This vaccine strategy is designed to help the immune system more effectively and respond to ...