Stanford Researchers Discover Key to Longer-Lasting Vaccines

Researchers at Stanford Medicine, led by Bali Pulendran, have uncovered an exciting discovery about how some vaccines provide longer-lasting immunity than others. Their study found that megakaryocytes, cells in bone marrow responsible for producing platelets, also play a critical role in immune response. These cells help create an environment that supports B-cells, which are essential for generating antibodies.

By better understanding how vaccines activate megakaryocytes, scientists could potentially develop vaccines that stimulate longer-lasting immunity. This breakthrough, published in Nature Immunology, could lead to advancements in vaccine design, offering more durable protection against infectious diseases. Read more from NPR here.