An experimental vaccine could help stop fentanyl and future designer-drug variants before they can trigger a deadly overdose. Fentanyl has become one of the deadliest drugs in the United States, with fentanyl and related synthetic opioid variants now claiming more lives each year than car crashes and gun violence combined. When taken in excessive amounts, [...]

A new nanodisc breakthrough lets scientists see viruses more realistically, revealing hidden clues that could lead to better vaccines. Viruses are highly effective at infecting human cells, largely because of specialized proteins that cover their outer surfaces. These proteins are also a key focus for vaccine design. To study them, scientists often create lab-made versions [...]