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First attenuated virus based vaccine against Rift Valley Fever

Live attenuated vaccine incorporating a variant of the Rift Valley Fever virus obtained in the laboratory by serial passages in the presence of a mutagenic agent, that could be the basis of a new vaccine strain with safety parameters not previously described.

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Nasal spray with antiviral activity

Novel polysaccharides that are effective in treatment and prevention of viral infections. These compounds are mimics of heparan sulfates present in cells. They act as decoy trap preventing the virus from adhering to epithelial cells, thus slowing down the process of infection.

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Sustainable cement for nuclear waste management

Alkali-activated cement with a low carbon footprint as sustainable alternative to Portland cement for the immobilization of low and intermediate level radioactive waste. It could also be implemented for the management of toxic and/or hazardous waste.