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Novel MucoRice System for the Development of Cold-Chain and Needle/Syringe-Free Vaccine

Hiroshi Kiyono of the University of Tokyo will work to advance a rice-based oral vaccine that can induce both mucosal and systemic immunity. If successful, the MucoRice system can be self-administered and will not require syringes or refrigeration.

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