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Tuberculosis research is finally building a credible path to control
A long-stagnant field is moving again as tuberculosis drug and vaccine development reaches its broadest pipeline on record, raising the prospect of shorter treatments and the first new vaccine class in a century.
Key Takeaways
- Tuberculosis caused 1.23 million deaths worldwide in 2024.
- Researchers now count 29 drug candidates and 16 vaccine candidates in development.
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DT Editorial AI··via nature.com