Possible Medical Breakthrough

Slog technical advisor Pierre, who does not normally get excited about science news (understatement alert), notes that scientists have transformed ubiquitous skin bacterium into a topical vaccine.

No needles and no side effects...at least for mice. They've apparently identified a bacterial species that naturally produces a super-adjuvant that works for all antigens via mere topical application. It's a very long way away, but if it works in humans, Pierre, who seriously does not talk this way, says it's "instant Nobel".