Why We Need New Diagnostics for the Zika Virus
This article has been published in Volume 2, Issue 3 of the IBI journal. While Zika is no longer in the public eye, it hasn’t vanished. Recent outbreaks across Asia and Africa are reminders that Zika is alive and well, and with no effective countermeasures available,...
Where Are We At with CMV Vaccine Development?
In this blog, we discuss the need for a CMV vaccine, the current vaccine strategies that are in development, and introduce our range of CMV antigens and antibodies. Cytomegalovirus The human Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is an enveloped, icosahedral 150-200nm pleomorphic...
Achieving Diagnostic Specificity with Dengue Envelope Domain III
In this blog, we discuss the structure and function of Flavivirus Envelope protein, its ability to elicit a broad range of antibody responses, and present our new range of Dengue virus Envelope DIII proteins for diagnostic and vaccine development. Envelope Protein: A...
Better Access to Reagents Is Needed for Neglected Tropical Disease Research
Neglected tropical diseases Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) are a diverse group of infectious diseases that almost exclusively affect low income populations in settings with inadequate sanitation and limited access to health care. Found in tropical and subtropical...