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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 -
Discovery Points to New Approach to Fight Dengue Virus
April 11, 2013 Researchers have discovered that rising temperature induces key changes in the dengue virus when it enters its human host, and the findings represent a new approach for designing vaccines against the ... > full story -
Scientists Find Interferon, One of the Body's Own Proteins, Induces Persistent Viral Infection
April 11, 2013 Scientists have made a counterintuitive finding that may lead to new ways to clear persistent infection that is the hallmark of such diseases as AIDS, hepatitis B and hepatitis ... > full story -
Material Screening Method Allows More Precise Control Over Stem Cells
April 11, 2013 When it comes to delivering genes to living human tissue, the odds of success come down the molecule. The entire therapy — including the tools used to bring new genetic material into a cell ... > full story -
Blocking Immune Response Protein Helps Body Clear Chronic Infection; Potential Therapy for HIV, Other Viral Infections?
April 11, 2013 Scientists have shown that temporarily blocking a protein critical to immune response actually helps the body clear itself of chronic infection. The finding suggests new approaches to treating HIV ... > full story -
New Genetic Screen Paves the Way for Long-Sought Treatments for Liver Disease
April 11, 2013 Chronic liver failure is a major health problem that causes about one million deaths each year. A new study reveals a new type of screen for identifying genes that promote liver repair in mouse ... > full story -
Predicting the Next Eye Pathogen: Analysis of a Novel Adenovirus
April 10, 2013 Researchers used a combined genomic, bioinformatics and biological analysis to identify a unique deletion in a key protein of the viral capsid and further suggested the potential of the virus to ... > full story -
Safety Reflector Technology from Footwear Getting New Life in Detecting Bioterror Threats
April 10, 2013 Tiny versions of the reflectors on sneakers and bicycle fenders that help ensure the safety of runners and bikers at night are moving toward another role in detecting bioterrorism threats and ... > full story -
Rx Target for HPV, Hep C and Related Cancers Revealed
April 10, 2013 New discoveries for the first time reveal the inner workings of a master regulator that controls functions as diverse as the ability of nerve cells to "rewire" themselves in response to external ... > full story
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