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NIH revives network to study emerging diseases—but its new restrictions baffle scientists

Ban on hunting for new viruses in wildlife is at odds with program’s mission, researchers say

Ban on hunting for new viruses in wildlife is at odds with program’s mission, researchers say
Author Jon CohenPosted on October 8, 2026

‘The anti-Fauci’? Lab-leak proponent listed in NIH directory but denies being hired

Biotech executive Steven Quay may be in contention for leadership role in infectious disease institute

Biotech executive Steven Quay may be in contention for leadership role in infectious disease institute
Author Jon CohenPosted on October 7, 2026

Africa’s effort to make most of its own vaccines by 2040 faces significant headwinds

Companies striving to reduce continent’s reliance on foreign shots must overcome major financial and logistical challenges

Companies striving to reduce continent’s reliance on foreign shots must overcome major financial and logistical challenges
Author Jon CohenPosted on October 1, 2026

Former Fauci adviser pleads guilty to hiding COVID-19 communications

David Morens awaits sentencing after admitting to trying to avoid Freedom of Information Act requests

David Morens awaits sentencing after admitting to trying to avoid Freedom of Information Act requests
Author Jon CohenPosted on August 19, 2026

NIH lifts ban on funding research in South Africa

Researchers who study HIV, tuberculosis, and other infectious disease in the country welcome policy change

Researchers who study HIV, tuberculosis, and other infectious disease in the country welcome policy change
Author Jon CohenPosted on August 18, 2026

As a weekly anti-HIV pill nears the market, vaccine research faces new hurdles

Trial failed of supposedly potent antibodies that the leading vaccine candidates aim to trigger

Trial failed of supposedly potent antibodies that the leading vaccine candidates aim to trigger
Author Jon CohenPosted on August 4, 2026

Activists and leaders at global HIV meeting decry price of prevention drug

Gilead is criticized for lack of affordable access to lenacapavir in Latin America

Gilead is criticized for lack of affordable access to lenacapavir in Latin America
Author Jon CohenPosted on July 28, 2026

This drug could help end the HIV epidemic. Its rollout has hit speed bumps

One shot of lenacapavir can protect for 6 months—but aid cuts and uncertain demand mean little drug has reached the countries that most need it

One shot of lenacapavir can protect for 6 months—but aid cuts and uncertain demand mean little drug has reached the countries that most need it
Author Jon CohenPosted on July 24, 2026

How some treatments can lead to a ‘functional cure’ for HIV

Specific class of immune cells help keep virus at bay for months or years—even in the absence of drugs

Specific class of immune cells help keep virus at bay for months or years—even in the absence of drugs

Author Jon CohenPosted on December 1, 2025

The Trump administration is dismantling efforts to fight the next pandemic

A retreat from investments in drugs and vaccines leaves U.S. less prepared for the next viral scourge, experts warn

A retreat from investments in drugs and vaccines leaves U.S. less prepared for the next viral scourge, experts warn

Author Jon CohenPosted on November 13, 2025

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