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'Chink in the Armor' of Schmallenberg Virus Identified
April 17, 2013 A key building block in the Schmallenberg virus could be targeted by anti-viral drugs, according to a new ... > full story -
Positive Results for Phase I Clinical Trial for an H5N1 Vaccine
April 17, 2013 Medical researchers reported positive interim results from a Phase I clinical trial for an H5N1 Avian Influenza VLP vaccine candidate. The H5N1 vaccine was found to be safe and well-tolerated and ... > full story -
Discovery May Help Prevent HIV: Insights Into Eliminating Reservoirs of HIV-1
April 17, 2013 Researchers have discovered how the protein that blocks HIV-1 from multiplying in white blood cells is regulated. HIV-1 is the virus that causes AIDS, and the discovery could lead to novel approaches ... > full story -
Improved Molecular Tools Streamline Influenza Testing and Management
April 17, 2013 Over 40,000 people die each year in the United States from influenza-related diseases. In patients whose immune systems are compromised, antiviral therapy may be life-saving, but it needs to be ... > full story -
Scientists Reveal Natural Process That Blocks Viruses
April 17, 2013 The human body has the ability to ward off viruses by activating a naturally occurring protein at the cellular level, setting off a chain reaction that disrupts the levels of cholesterol required in ... > full story -
Dramatic Changes in Bacteria Following Male Circumcision
April 16, 2013 Male circumcision reduces the abundance of bacteria living on the penis and might help explain why circumcision offers men some protection against HIV, according to a new ... > full story -
Women With HIV Shown to Have Elevated Resting Energy Expenditure
April 16, 2013 Studies have shown that about 10 percent of men infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) have an elevated resting energy expenditure (REE). Their bodies use more kilocalories for basic ... > full story -
Climate and Environmental Changes Affect the Occurrence of Diseases Transmitted Between Animals and Humans
April 15, 2013 How are human and animal diseases in general affected by the climate becoming “wilder, wetter and warmer?” New research shows that ticks have spread over larger geographical areas in ... > full story -
Surprising Finding Could Alter the Face of Dengue Vaccine Development
April 15, 2013 As efforts to create a strong and effective vaccine for the dreaded dengue virus continue to hit snags, a new study offers surprising evidence that suggests the need for a revamped approach to dengue ... > full story -
Could New Flu Spark Global Flu Pandemic? New Bird Flu Strain Seen Adapting to Mammals, Humans
April 12, 2013 A genetic analysis of the avian flu virus responsible for at least nine human deaths in China portrays a virus evolving to adapt to human cells, raising concern about its potential to spark a new ... > full story
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