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Learning from a Virus: Keeping Genes Under Wraps
By studying how the human
cytomegalovirus, or CMV,
packages its genetic
material during infection,
researchers have identified
potential inroads for new
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Virus to Control Potato Moth
New biological insecticides
have emerged in recent years
which make use of so-called
"entomopathogenic" viruses
that are harmful to insects,
in particular the
baculovirus. To identify the
... > full story
Evolution on the Inside Track: How Viruses in Gut Bacteria Change Over Time
The digestive tract is home
to a vast colony of
bacteria, as well as the
myriad viruses that prey
upon them. Because the
... > full story
Adenoviruses May Pose Risk for Monkey-to-Human Leap
Adenoviruses commonly infect
humans, causing colds,
flu-like symptoms and
sometimes even death, but
now researchers have
discovered that a new
... > full story
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New Treatment Strategy for Breast Cancer Spread to Brain
August 1, 2013 — Researchers have successfully combined cellular therapy and gene therapy in a mouse model system to develop a viable treatment strategy for breast cancer that has metastasized to the patient’s ... > full story -
When Prescribing Antibiotics, Doctors Most Often Choose Strongest Types of Drugs
August 1, 2013 — When U.S. physicians prescribe antibiotics, more than 60 percent of the time they choose some of the strongest types of antibiotics, referred to as “broad spectrum,” which are capable of ... > full story -
Ancient Viruses That Function in Early Human Development May Play Role in Cancer
July 31, 2013 — Novel non-coding parts of the human genome known as vlincRNAs (very long intergenic, non-coding RNAs) triggered by ancient viruses, participate in the biology of stem cells, and in the development of ... > full story -
Plant-Based Compound May Inhibit HIV
July 29, 2013 — A compound found in soybeans may become an effective HIV treatment without the drug resistance issues faced by current ... > full story -
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Inherited Virus Can Cause Cognitive Dysfunction and Fatigue
July 26, 2013 — Many experts believe that chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) has several root causes including some viruses. Now, researchers suggest that a common virus, Human Herpesvirus 6, may cause some CFS ... > full story -
Monoclonal Antibody Effective Against Norovirus
July 24, 2013 — Researchers have provided the first proof of concept data showing that a monoclonal antibody can neutralize human norovirus. This research could one day lead to effective therapies against the ... > full story -
Newly Discovered Marine Viruses Offer Glimpse Into Untapped Biodiversity
July 24, 2013 — Studying bacteria from the Baltic Sea, researchers have discovered an entire array of previously unknown viruses that use these bacteria as hosts. By impacting the life cycles of these bacteria, the ... > full story -
Nano Scientists Reach Holy Grail in Label-Free Cancer Marker Detection: Single Molecules
July 24, 2013 — Scientists have announced a nano-enhanced version of a biosensor has detected a single cancer marker protein and even smaller molecules below the mass of all known markers. This achievement sets a ... > full story -
New Light Shed on Cause of Pandemic Influenza
July 24, 2013 — With the use of sophisticated mathematical modelling techniques, mathematicians have completed a study that explains the phenomenon of multiple waves of influenza pandemic in the last ... > full story -
Pressurized Virus Blasts Its Infectious DNA Into Human Cells
July 24, 2013 — The virus that causes those painful lip blisters known as cold sores has an internal pressure eight times higher than a car tire, and uses it to literally blast its infectious DNA into human cells, ... > full story
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