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Genetic Regulators Hijacked by Avian and Swine Flu Viruses Identified
March 29, 2012 — Researchers have identified a number of tiny but powerful "genetic regulators" that are hijacked by avian and swine flu viruses during human ... > full story -
Researchers Close in on Vaccine to Protect Babies
March 29, 2012 — Researchers are closing in on a needle-free vaccine for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), a major cause of respiratory illness in children under two years of ... > full story -
'Resuscitating' Antibiotics to Overcome Drug Resistance
March 27, 2012 — Combining common antibiotics with additional compounds could make previously resistant bacteria more susceptible to the same antibiotics. 'Resuscitation' of existing antibiotics has the potential to ... > full story -
Microfluidic Chip Developed to Stem Flu Outbreaks
March 27, 2012 — Researchers have developed a rapid, low-cost, accurate, point-of-care device that matches the accuracy of expensive and time-consuming lab-based tests to diagnose ... > full story -
How Colds Cause Coughs and Wheezes
March 27, 2012 — Cold-like infections make 'cough receptors' in the airways more sensitive, making asthmatics more prone to bouts of coughing and wheezing, reveal scientists. The work could lead to drugs that reduce ... > full story -
Two Drugs Already on the Market Show Promise Against Tuberculosis
March 26, 2012 — A two-drug combination is one of the most promising advances in decades for the treatment of tuberculosis (TB) — a disease that kills 2 million people annually — a scientist has reported. ... > full story -
To Drive Infections, a Hijacking Virus Mimics a Cell's Signaling System
March 26, 2012 — New biological research reveals how an invading virus hijacks a cell's workings by imitating a signaling marker to defeat the body's defenses. By manipulating cell signals, the virus destroys a ... > full story -
Using Viruses to Beat Superbugs
March 26, 2012 — Viruses that can target and destroy bacteria have the potential to be an effective strategy for tackling hard-to-treat bacterial infections. The development of such novel therapies is being ... > full story -
Genetics of Flu Susceptibility: Why the Flu Is Life-Threatening for Some, and Quite Mild for Others
March 25, 2012 — A genetic finding could help explain why influenza becomes a life-threatening disease to some people while it has only mild effects in others. New research has identified for the first time a human ... > full story -
Discovery Offers Insight Into Treating Viral Stomach Flu
March 21, 2012 — While researchers say that vaccines for intestinal infections are among the most difficult to develop, a recent discovery may provide the critical information needed for success. "Sometimes atomic ... > full story -
Marijuana-Like Chemicals Inhibit Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) in Late-State AIDS
March 20, 2012 — Marijuana-like chemicals trigger receptors on human immune cells that can directly inhibit a type of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) found in late-stage AIDS, research ... > full story -
Discovery Provides Blueprint for New Drugs That Can Inhibit Hepatitis C Virus
March 19, 2012 — Chemists have produced the first high resolution structure of a molecule that when attached to the genetic material of the hepatitis C virus prevents it from ... > full story
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