Universal flu vaccine derived from yeast could replace annual jabs, suggests study

The colonies of baker’s yeast grown on this agar plate have been genetically engineered to make M2 proteins, which are essential for producing new viruses. (Fei Wen via SWNS)

By Stephen Beech

A universal flu vaccine derived from yeast could replace annual shots, according to new research.

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Universal flu vaccine derived from yeast could replace annual jabs, suggests study

These light-gray spheres are virus-like particles, and the small black spots are M2 proteins, which could be key to a new flu vaccine that provides long-lasting protection. (Fei Wen via SWNS)

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