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Professor Helen McShane and her team have made a discovery that could improve our chances of developing an effective vaccine against Tuberculosis. The researchers have identified new biomarkers which have shown for the first time why immunity from the BCG vaccine is so variable. The biomarkers will also provide valuable clues to assess whether potential new vaccines could be effective.