Vaccination remains one of the most effective tools in public health, preventing diseases such as measles, polio, diphtheria and pertussis. 'Every vaccine dose counts, and timing matters for optimal protection', according to ECDC Director Pamela Rendi-Wagner.

A new study in the peer-reviewed journal Human Gene Therapy reports on five patients with a clinical and biochemical diagnosis of Canavan disease, but were previously lacking a genetic diagnosis, in whom a novel variant was identified.

Three University of Texas at Arlington faculty members were recognized for their research and creative contributions as part of the faculty research honors. J. Ping Liu, professor of physics, received the University Award for Distinguished Record of Research or Creative Activity. Kyrah Brown, associate professor of kinesiology, and Ben Jones, associate professor of physics, received the University Award for Outstanding Research or Creative Accomplishment.

A University of Ottawa Faculty of Medicine-led study published in Nature Neuroscience sheds new light on these big questions, illuminating a general principle of neural processing in a mysterious region of the midbrain that is the very origin of our central serotonin (5-HT) system, a key part of the nervous system involved in a remarkable range of cognitive and behavioral functions.

CoVaRR-Net bridged crucial research and public health gaps to inform decision-making during COVID-19 pandemic. - Quickly assessed how SARS-CoV-2 variants affected people in Canada and around the world and discovered ways to detect and stop their spread. - Highlighted the importance of translating research into practical public health measures. - Established legacy of pandemic preparedness and response through groundbreaking national initiatives like antibody testing and wastewater surveillance.