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Using Bacteria to Stop Malaria
May 9, 2013 Mosquitoes are deadly efficient disease transmitters. New research however, demonstrates that they also can be part of the solution for preventing diseases such as ... > full storyMore: -
New Tool for Identifying Powerful HIV Antibodies
May 9, 2013 Scientists have developed a new tool to identify broadly neutralizing antibodies capable of preventing infection by the majority of HIV strains found around the globe, an advance that could help ... > full story -
Immune Cells That Suppress Genital Herpes Infections Identified
May 8, 2013 Scientists have identified a class of immune cells that reside long-term in the genital skin and mucosa and are believed to be responsible for suppressing recurring outbreaks of genital herpes. These ... > full story -
Using 'Bacteria-Eaters' to Prevent Infections on Medical Implant Materials
May 8, 2013 Viruses that infect and kill bacteria -- used to treat infections in the pre-antibiotic era a century ago and in the former Soviet Union today -- may have a new role in preventing formation of the ... > full story -
Biosensor That Detects Antibiotic Resistance Brings Us One Step Closer to Fighting Superbugs
May 8, 2013 New research demonstrates how a biosensor can detect antibiotic resistance in bacteria. This new technology is a preliminary step in identifying and fighting superbugs, a major public health concern ... > full story -
Mathematical Model Measures Hidden HIV
May 8, 2013 A new mathematical modeling technique reveals HIV virus may be replicating in body even when undetectable in the ... > full story -
Discovery Holds Potential in Destroying Drug-Resistant Bacteria
May 7, 2013 Through the serendipity of science, researchers have discovered a potential treatment for deadly, drug-resistant bacterial infections that uses the same approach that HIV uses to infect cells. New ... > full story -
New Insights Into Ebola Infection Pave the Way for Much-Needed Therapies
May 7, 2013 The Ebola virus is among the deadliest viruses on the planet, killing up to 90 percent of those infected. A new study reveals how the most abundant protein making up the Ebola virus -- viral protein ... > full story -
Pathogen Turns Protein Into a Virulence Factor in One Easy Step
May 7, 2013 To infect its host, the respiratory pathogen Pseudomonas aeruginosa takes an ordinary protein usually involved in making other proteins and adds three small molecules to turn it into a key for ... > full story -
Anti-Depressant Link to Clostridium Difficile Infection
May 7, 2013 Certain types of anti-depressants have been linked to an increase in the risk of Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) finds a new study. Awareness of this link should improve identification and ... > full story
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