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Published on 2024-11-27 17:42:48 - Tim Hastings, N@N
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  • Chronic diseases such as diabetes are on the rise and are costly and challenging to treat. Scientists have discovered a common denominator driving these diverse diseases, which may prove to be a promising therapeutic target: proteolethargy,

The article from ScienceDaily discusses a study published in the journal *Nature Communications* that explores the potential of using a common food additive, trehalose, to enhance the effectiveness of the influenza vaccine. Researchers found that trehalose, a sugar naturally occurring in various organisms, can boost the immune response when added to flu vaccines. The study showed that trehalose helps in stabilizing the vaccine's components, leading to a stronger and more durable antibody response in animal models. This could potentially lead to the development of more effective flu vaccines, especially important given the annual variability and unpredictability of influenza strains. The findings suggest that trehalose might not only improve vaccine efficacy but also reduce the need for frequent booster shots, offering a new strategy in the fight against influenza.

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