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Strengthening Fragile Immune Memories to Fight Chronic Infections
August 18, 2011 — Researchers have identified the conditions that make memory T cells slip away during persistent infections. They have also shown that a molecule called 2B4 on memory cells causes them to slow down ... > full story -
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Powerful X-Rays Enable Development of Successful Treatment for Melanoma and Other Life-Threatening Diseases
August 18, 2011 — Powerful X-ray technology is revealing new insights into diseases ranging from Alzheimer's to the swine flu, and, most recently, enabled the discovery of a groundbreaking new drug treatment for ... > full story -
Any Prime-Boost Mix of Injected or Spray Flu Vaccine Shields Toddlers: Broadest Immune Response from Nasal Spray Vaccine, Study Finds
August 16, 2011 — Children younger than 3 years old receive the same protective antibody response from the recommended two doses of licensed seasonal influenza vaccines regardless of whether the two doses are injected ... > full story -
Could the Spanish Flu Devastate Us Again?
August 15, 2011 — Scientists have developed a new computational method that can predict viral mutation strategies, tracking virus strains and giving researchers the tools they need to better combat these mutations ... > full story -
Fine-Tuning the Flu Vaccine for Broader Protection
August 8, 2011 — An antibody that mimics features of the influenza virus's entry point into human cells could help researchers understand how to fine-tune the flu vaccine to protect against a broad range of virus ... > full storyMore: -
Gold Nanoparticles Used to Diagnose Flu in Minutes
August 3, 2011 — Arriving at a rapid and accurate diagnosis is critical during flu outbreaks, but until now, physicians and public health officials have had to choose between a highly accurate yet time-consuming test ... > full story -
Aging: T Cells That Survive the Longest May Better Protect Against Infections Such as the Flu
August 1, 2011 — Aging brings about a selective decline in the numbers and function of T cells -- a type of white blood cell involved in the immune system's response to infection -- and T cells that survive the ... > full story -
Oral Interferon May Prevent and Control Avian Influenza Virus Infection
July 28, 2011 — Avian influenza virus is a threat to the commercial chicken industry and, with its recent rapid spread across China, has also shown the ability for transmission from chickens to humans and other ... > full story -
Single-Dose H1N1 Vaccine Not Reliable Protection for Pediatric Liver Transplant Patients
July 26, 2011 — Researchers from Australia determined that pediatric liver transplant patients who received a single-dose of the H1N1 vaccine were not adequately protected against the virus compared to healthy ... > full story -
Zinc Lozenges May Shorten Common Cold Duration, Finnish Research Suggests
July 26, 2011 — Depending on the total dosage of zinc and the composition of lozenges, zinc lozenges may shorten the duration of common cold episodes by up to 40%, according to a Finnish ... > full story
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