‘Single shot’ malaria vaccine delivery system could transform global immunisation

Published on June 26, 2025

Oxford researchers have developed programmable microcapsules to deliver vaccines in stages, potentially eliminating the need for booster shots and increasing immunisation coverage in hard-to-reach communities.
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Oxford to lead new £50m MRC Centre to develop brain stimulation device-based therapies

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