Mussel-inspired vaccine aims to close the immunization gap with long-lasting immune protection

MedicalXpress | يون 30, 2026

A research team in Korea has developed a vaccine technology that delivers long-lasting immune protection from a single dose by applying the powerful underwater adhesion mechanism of mussels. The work is drawing attention not only for reducing the burden of repeat vaccination, but also for its potential to reach people in countries where vaccine access is difficult.