A bad case of the flu during pregnancy can increase the risk for fetal neurodevelopmental disorders such as schizophrenia and autism spectrum disorder. But it’s not the virus itself doing the damage; it’s the mother’s immune response. 

A team of researchers has discovered two new ways of preventing and treating respiratory viruses. The team reports the development and validation of NanoSTING, a nasal spray, and the development of NanoSTING-SN, a pan-coronavirus nasal vaccine.