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The Genetics of HIV-1 Resistance
October 3, 2012 — Drug resistance is a major problem when treating infections. This problem is multiplied when the infection, like HIV-1, is chronic. New research has examined the genetic footprint that drug ... > full story -
New Plasma Jet Gives 'Cold' Shoulder to Superbugs
October 3, 2012 — Scientists have developed a new technique which has the potential to kill off hospital superbugs like Pseudomonas aeruginosa, C. difficile and ... > full story -
Starting Antiretroviral Therapy Improves HIV-Infected Africans' Nutrition
October 2, 2012 — "HIV makes people sicker and, as a result, accessing food becomes progressively more difficult. Antiretroviral therapy makes HIV-infected people feel better and makes them stronger physically -- ... > full story -
New Antibiotic Cures Disease by Disarming Pathogens, Not Killing Them
October 2, 2012 — A new type of antibiotic can effectively treat an antibiotic-resistant infection by disarming instead of killing the bacteria that cause ... > full story -
Snakes in the Wild Harbor Deadly Mosquito-Borne EEEV Virus Through Hibernation, Study Finds
October 1, 2012 — Snakes in the wild serve as hosts for the deadly mosquito-borne Eastern equine encephalomyelitis virus, possibly acting as a "bridge" to the next season, according to researchers studying endemic ... > full story -
Sugar-Free Approach to Treating Kaposi Sarcoma
October 1, 2012 — A sugar-loving protein drives the growth of Kaposi sarcoma tumors, according to a new study. Interfering with these sugary interactions inhibited growth of Kaposi sarcomas in mice, hinting at the ... > full story -
How Immune Cells Defend Themselves Against HIV
October 1, 2012 — Scientists have decoded a mechanism used by the human immune system to protect itself from HIV viruses. The results provide new insights into the molecular background of AIDS and could open up ... > full story -
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Public Health Messages Can Influence Infectious Disease Stigmas
October 1, 2012 — Crafting public health messages about a disease may create stigmas that influence how likely people are to endorse certain interventions, such as isolating infected persons, forcing treatment on them ... > full story -
Evolutionary Analysis Improves Ability to Predict the Spread of Flu
October 1, 2012 — New research may lead to more protective flu vaccines by helping developers more accurately predict strains most likely to strike the population in the coming ... > full story -
Novel Pathogen Epidemic Identified in Sub-Saharan Africa: Spread of Human Invasive Non-Typhoidal Salmonella Tracked
September 30, 2012 — Researchers have found that the spread of a dangerous bacteria that can be fatal in up to 45% of people infected in sub-Sahara Africa may have been instigated by the emergence and spread of HIV in ... > full story
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