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NEWSLETTER No. 147

April 2026

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A new immunogen could bring the development of a preventive HIV vaccine closer

A new immunogen could bring the development of a preventive HIV vaccine closer

A research team led by Spanish scientist Amelia Escolano, from the Wistar Institute in Philadelphia, has developed a new experimental immunogen, called WIN332, capable of activating a specific immune response against HIV in just a few weeks. The study, published in Nature Immunology, shows that after two doses administered to rhesus macaques, antibodies capable of neutralizing different strains of the …
Twenty years of genome-wide association studies: an essential tool for understanding the human genome

Twenty years of genome-wide association studies: an essential tool for understanding the human genome

Genome-wide association studies (GWAS) have become an essential tool for identifying genetic variants that influence human traits and complex diseases. Through comparative analysis of the DNA of large populations, these studies allow scientists to locate small genetic variations associated with diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, and diabetes, fostering the development of personalized medicine and new therapeutic strategies. However, …
Is there a relationship between COVID-19 vaccination and cancer prevalence? Current state of scientific evidence

Is there a relationship between COVID-19 vaccination and cancer prevalence? Current state of scientific evidence

A recent study presents a systematic review of clinical observational studies and preliminary studies analyzing the possible relationship between COVID-19 vaccination and the prevalence of different types of cancer. Among its conclusions, it states that the evidence collected in the period 2020-2025 underlines a biologically plausible connection between COVID-19 vaccination and cancer. The recurring clinical findings documented in many reports …
Mind versus reality

Mind versus reality

What is reality, really: what we see or what we understand? Drawing on Stephen Hawking’s thought-provoking insights, this article explores the distance—and the link—between sensory experience and the deep structures that describe the universe. From the limits of our senses to the revelatory power of mathematics, we discover that what we perceive is nothing more than a partial interpretation, while …
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