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Turmeric Stopped Potentially Deadly Rift Valley Fever Virus from Multiplying in Infected Cells
August 16, 2012 — Curcumin, found in the popular spice turmeric, stopped the potentially deadly Rift Valley Fever virus from multiplying in infected cells, a new study ... > full story -
Fluoxetine (A.k.a. Prozac) Is Effective as an Anti-Viral, Study Suggests
July 27, 2012 — Using molecular screening of small molecule libraries, a team of researchers has been able to identify fluoxetine (commonly known as Prozac), a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor, as a potent ... > full story -
Bats, a Reservoir of Resurgent Viruses
July 24, 2012 — Measles, mumps, pneumonia, influenza and encephalitis in man, Carré's disease in dogs, Ovine Rinderpest (PPR)… all of these diseases are caused by viruses from the same family: ... > full story -
Junior Seau’s Death Keeps Spotlight on Concussion Issues in Sports
May 2, 2012 — Junior Seau’s apparent suicide might shock the sports world, but not concussion specialists. NFL players have a higher rate of depression, substance abuse, and dementia. This is thought to be ... > full story -
Bats: An Unexpected Virus Reservoir
April 24, 2012 — Researchers have discovered the probable cause of not just one, but several infectious agents at the same time. Paramyxoviruses originate from ubiquitous bats, from where the pathogens have spread to ... > full story -
Bartonella Infection Associated With Rheumatoid Illnesses in Humans
April 23, 2012 — A bacterium historically associated with cat scratch fever and transmitted predominately by fleas may also play a role in human rheumatoid illnesses such as arthritis, according to new ... > full story -
Shingles Vaccine Is Safe, According to New Study
April 23, 2012 — The herpes zoster vaccine, also known as the shingles vaccine, is generally safe and well tolerated according to a Vaccine Safety Datalink study of 193,083 ... > full story -
Early Treatment Improves Outcomes in Rare, Often Undiagnosed Form of Encephalitis
April 20, 2012 — A mysterious, difficult-to-diagnose, and potentially deadly disease that was only recently discovered can be controlled most effectively if treatment is started within the first month that symptoms ... > full story -
Studies Reveal Structure of EV71, a Virus Causing Childhood Illnesses
March 2, 2012 — Researchers have discovered critical new details about the structure of a virus (enterovirus 71) that causes potentially fatal brain swelling and paralysis in children, pointing toward designs for ... > full story -
Antibodies Are Not Required for Immunity Against Some Viruses
March 1, 2012 — A new study turns the well established theory that antibodies are required for antiviral immunity upside down and reveals that an unexpected partnership between the specific and non-specific ... > full story
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