Based in Brazil, Fernanda Ferreira is a science writer who covers a range of STEM (and occasionally non-STEM) topics, from textile conservation to vaccine stockpiles.

A Tale of Two Vaccines: Zika Vaccines Show Promise in Mice

A Tale of Two Vaccines: Zika Vaccines Show Promise in Mice

A paper published in the journal Nature reported on the development of not one, but two different vaccines against Zika – one a subunit vaccine, the other an inactivated vaccine – and both successfully protect mice against Zika infection after a single dose.

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Mice, light and exploring ALAN’s potential health hazards

Mice, light and exploring ALAN’s potential health hazards

Remembering the Importance of Sleep for Memory Formation

Remembering the Importance of Sleep for Memory Formation