A British team has developed a vaccine created with artificial intelligence that promises to protect against entire families of viruses, such as coronaviruses or Ebola, even if they mutate. It is administered without a needle, via a liquid jet stream into the skin, and does not require a cold chain. For the public, this means broader defense against future pandemics, without relying on vaccines that quickly become obsolete.
How this new biological barrier works 🧬
The technology is based on an algorithm that analyzes shared viral structures to design antigens that target common points across an entire family of pathogens. By using a surface protein from the bacterium Neisseria meningitidis as a scaffold, the vaccine generates a broad immune response. The application method, a pressurized liquid jet, avoids needles and simplifies logistics. Without the need for extreme refrigeration, its distribution in remote areas would be viable, reducing costs and response times.
Vaccines that never go out of style: every hypochondriac's dream 😅
Imagine not having to line up every year for a flu booster while the virus laughs at us by mutating like it's in a costume contest. This vaccine is like that friend who always gets the gift right: it protects against entire families of viruses regardless of their makeover. Sure, manufacturers of portable coolers and needles will have to find another business, but at least we can sleep soundly without dreaming of pandemics.