Virology News

Posted August 14, 2008:

• Midge-hunting Scientists Tackle Spread Of Devastating Bluetongue Virus
• Pandemic Potential Of H9N2 Avian Influenza Viruses
• Trapping White Blood Cells Proves Novel Strategy Against Chronic Viral Infections

Posted August 13, 2008:

• Why Some Infected With HIV Remain Symptom Free Without Antiretroviral Drugs

Posted August 10, 2008:

• Test Vaccines Show Promise Against Parasite Of Cattle

Posted August 8, 2008:

• Blocking HIV Multiplication: Structure Elucidation Of 'Kissing Complex'

Posted August 7, 2008:

• HIV Expert Says 1 Step Down, 2 More To Go In Quest To Cure AIDS
• West Nile's Targets Uncovered

Posted August 6, 2008:

• Rectal Gel Prevents Transmission Of AIDS-like Virus In Macaques

Posted August 4, 2008:

• Plant Parasite 'Wiretaps' Host

Posted August 1, 2008:

• Virus Behind Mysterious Parrot Disease Identified
• Simian Foamy Virus Found In Several People Living And Working With Monkeys In Asia

Posted July 28, 2008:

• Francisella Tularensis: Stopping A Biological Weapon
• Researchers Disprove Long-standing Belief About HIV Treatment

Posted July 25, 2008:

• Antimicrobials Target Pathogens On Fruits And Vegetables

Posted July 24, 2008:

• Measures To Limit Effects Of Pandemic Flu On Nursing Homes
• Parasitic Worm Infections Increase Susceptibility To AIDS Viruses
• Viral Cloaking Device: How Viruses Evade The Immune System

Posted July 23, 2008:

• New Vaccine May Protect Against All Four Strains Of Dengue Virus
• Viral Recombination: Another Way HIV Fools The Immune System
• New Evidence Of Battle Between Humans And Ancient Virus

Posted July 22, 2008:

• Plants Make Vaccine For Treating Type Of Cancer In Phase-1 Study
• Primary Sensor That Detects Stomach Viruses Discovered

Posted July 21, 2008:

• Novel Computational Model Describes The Speed At Which HIV Escapes The Immune Response

Posted July 19, 2008:

• Paradoxical Relationship Discovered Between Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever And Its Carrier Mosquitoes

Posted July 18, 2008:

• Booster Vaccination May Help With Possible Future Avian Influenza Pandemic

Posted July 17, 2008:

• Detecting Flu Viruses In Remote Areas Of The World

Posted July 16, 2008:

• Pathologists Believe They Have Pinpointed Achilles Heel Of HIV
• Newly Described 'Dragon' Protein Could Be Key To Bird Flu Cure

Posted July 14, 2008:

• Mobilizing White Blood Cells To The Lung: New Discovery Could Lead To An Improved Influenza Vaccine
• Herpesvirus Proteins That Target Key Cellular Processes Identified

Posted July 13, 2008:

• New Mode Of Gene Regulation Discovered In Mammals

Posted July 11, 2008:

• Structure Of Critical Protein From Ebola Virus Determined
• Flu-infected Fly Cells Reveal Dependencies Of The Virus
• Viral Complementation Allows HIV-1 Replication Without Integration, Research Shows
• Understanding Bluetongue Virus: The Way To A Virus' 'Heart' Is Through Its Enzymes

Posted July 9, 2008:

• Pandemic Mutations In Bird Flu Revealed

Posted July 7, 2008:

• Simian Foamy Virus Found To Be Widespread Among Chimpanzees
• Potential New Drug Candidates To Combat 'Bird Flu' Identified

Posted July 6, 2008:

• Bee Disease Still A Mystery, Despite New Advances In Undersanding Common Virus

Posted July 5, 2008:

• How Cold Sore Virus Hides During Inactive Phase

Posted July 2, 2008:

• New DNA Weapon Against Avian Flu Identified

Posted June 30, 2008:

• Fortified Cassava Could Provide A Day's Nutrition In A Single Meal
• Higher Temperatures Helped New Strain Of West Nile Virus Spread

Posted June 26, 2008:

• Diversity Among Bird Populations Found To Reduce Threat Of West Nile Virus
• Viruses Hitch A Ride In The Cell

Posted June 25, 2008:

• Extreme Weather Events Can Unleash A 'Perfect Storm' Of Infectious Diseases, Research Study Says
• Engineers Create 3-D Model To Help Biologists Combat Blue Tongue Virus

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