Breakthrough Research: Potential Vaccine for Newborns Against Bacterial Infections

The video discusses the development of a vaccine aimed at protecting newborns from dangerous bacterial infections like pneumonia and meningitis. Researchers are focusing on lipoproteins on Group B streptococcus bacteria, which help the bacteria attach to human cells. Different lipoproteins affect the bacteria's ability to infect hosts. The team is drawing insights from research on a similar disease in horses, strangles, which is closely related to Streptococcus B. The research could lead to a new vaccine, although it will take time, the team remains optimistic.

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