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Immune cells were isolated from recipients who received the vaccine or placebo. Antibody sequences from vaccine-binding B cells were then analyzed to measure bnAb-precursor response rate among participants and the frequency of bnAb-precursor B cells among memory B cells (MBCs) in each participant. Credit: Christopher Cottrell; created with Biorender.com

Phase 1 Trial of the First-In Human HIV Vaccine Shows Promising Results

The results show critical new insights into their novel vaccine strategy, which involves a stepwise approach to producing antibodies capable of targeting a wide range of HIV variants.

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Media Tip Sheet: Peru Political Crisis

For the fifth time in two years, Peru has a new president.

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GW PhD Student Plays Key Role in Gamma-Ray Burst Discovery

The discovery of a long gamma-ray burst triggered by the collision of two neutron stars challenged the scientific consensus on the cause of that phenomenon.

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Media Tip Sheet: Jan. 6th House Committee to make criminal referrals to DOJ

The U.S. House Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol announced it will make criminal referrals to the DOJ.

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Media Tip Sheet: Impacts of Severe Drought Conditions and Climate Change on Hydropower

Officials are continuing to sound the alarm on the severe drought conditions impacting the American Southwest and Colorado River.

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Media Tip Sheet: GW Expert Shares Her Experience at 2022 World Cup

More fans are flocking to watch World Cup matchups in person than they did the last time around.

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RSV, Flu and COVID-19 Cases Soar This Winter

Hospitals around the nation are reporting they are experiencing nursing and bed shortages just as the holiday season kicks off.

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Researchers Explore Issues Surrounding Technology Integration in Education

A new peer-reviewed article warns that many of the technologies being integrated into classrooms and training teachers to use them could be perpetuating injustices.

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Media Tip Sheet: Mental Health Staff Shortages and Youth Suicide Rates

A recent study links increased youth suicide rates with mental health workforce shortages.

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Media Tip Sheet: Georgia Senate Runoff Election

Democratic incumbent Sen. Raphael Warnock and Republican Heisman Trophy winner Herschel Walker square off in the state’s U.S. Senate runoff election.