National Institutes of Health

ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) is an incurable, progressive neurodegenerative disorder that affects motor neurons in the brain and spinal cord. This results in a loss of control over voluntary muscles, and can eventually lead to complete paralysis. Vulnerability to ALS is influenced by a combination of genetic and environmental factors, and the exact causes are not yet known.

The Marburg Vaccine is a new vaccine developed to protect against the Marburg virus, a rare and deadly virus that can cause severe hemorrhagic fever. The first human study of the vaccine has shown positive outcomes, with participants showing an immune response to the virus. The study also showed that the vaccine was safe and well-tolerated by the participants. This is an encouraging step forward in the development of a vaccine for this deadly virus.