New design may produce heartier, more effective salmonella-based vaccines
Tuesday, August 6, 2013 - 11:50
in Health & Medicine
Through genetic manipulation, the species S. Typhi can be rendered harmless and used in vaccines in order to prevent, rather than cause illness. Scientists have described efforts to improve the effectiveness of a Recombinant Attenuated Salmonella Vaccine by modifying its ability to survive the hostile environment of the stomach.