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Researchers come up with new approach to stabilize vaccines at room temperature

Shipping vaccines in an unbroken temperature-controlled supply chain (a "cold chain") all the way to recipients is a major logistical and financial challenge in remote areas and developing countries.

30 Nov 2016

ECDC: 1 in 7 HIV-infected people in the EU/EEA unaware of disease status

With 29 747 newly reported HIV infections in 2015, the EU/EEA notification rate is similar to recent years with an overall insignificant change from 6.6 per 100 000 population in 2006 to 6.3 in 2015 (adjusted for reporting delay).

29 Nov 2016

TUM scientists uncover molecular mechanisms of inhibitors that can selectively thwart immunoproteasome

The immunoproteasome dismantles proteins and the resulting fragments are displayed on the surface of cells. This helps the immune system to recognize abnormal cells. However, in chronic inflammations and autoimmune diseases this “information channel” is overactive.

29 Nov 2016

Researchers find new way to target deadly virus and develop vaccines

Venezuelan equine encephalitis virus (VEEV) is an unforgiving killer of horses, donkeys and zebras, resulting in mortality as high as 80 percent of infected animals. It causes rapid, catastrophic swelling of the brain and spinal cord, leading to severe neurological symptoms and--in many cases--sudden death.

29 Nov 2016

Research provides insight into molecular mechanisms involved in immune response to HBV

The innate immune system in mammals defends against infection from viruses and other microbial infections.

28 Nov 2016

NIH-supported first HIV vaccine efficacy study begins in South Africa

The first HIV vaccine efficacy study to launch anywhere in seven years is now testing whether an experimental vaccine regimen safely prevents HIV infection among South African adults.

28 Nov 2016

Japanese researchers discover new method for predicting congenital CMV infection in fetuses

Congenital cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection can cause serious complications such as hearing difficulties and mental retardation in affected infants.

25 Nov 2016

Landmark study of virosphere uncovers 1445 viruses

A landmark study of the virosphere of the most populous animals – those without backbones such as insects, spiders and worms and that live around our houses – has uncovered 1445 viruses, revealing people have only scratched the surface of the world of viruses – but it is likely that only a few cause disease.

25 Nov 2016

Mouth cancer rates increase by 68% in the UK over last two decades

A NEW Cancer Research UK analysis reveals that rates of mouth (oral) cancer have jumped by 68 per cent in the UK over the last 20 years, today (Friday).

24 Nov 2016

Researchers uncover barriers to recruitment of black men in prostate cancer research studies

Black men are three times more likely to develop prostate cancer than other demographics, yet black men are consistently underrepresented in research studies, say researchers from King's College London in a new paper published in ecancermedicalscience.

24 Nov 2016

Scientists take one step forward by finding how antibody neutralizes Zika infection

As Zika spreads throughout the world, the call for rapid development of therapeutics to treat Zika rings loud and clear.

24 Nov 2016

Scientists develop new technology that sheds light on HIV infection

A group of researchers at the Centre for Genomic Regulation and the Pompeu Fabra University in Barcelona, Spain, have developed a new technology that sheds light on the HIV infection and offers a first glance at the expression landscape of the HIV in the human genome.

23 Nov 2016

Virus News and Research

Latest Virus News and Research

Researchers come up with new approach to stabilize vaccines at room temperature

ECDC: 1 in 7 HIV-infected people in the EU/EEA unaware of disease status

TUM scientists uncover molecular mechanisms of inhibitors that can selectively thwart immunoproteasome

Researchers find new way to target deadly virus and develop vaccines

Research provides insight into molecular mechanisms involved in immune response to HBV

NIH-supported first HIV vaccine efficacy study begins in South Africa

Japanese researchers discover new method for predicting congenital CMV infection in fetuses

Landmark study of virosphere uncovers 1445 viruses

Mouth cancer rates increase by 68% in the UK over last two decades

Researchers uncover barriers to recruitment of black men in prostate cancer research studies

Scientists take one step forward by finding how antibody neutralizes Zika infection

Scientists develop new technology that sheds light on HIV infection

Improved surveillance systems and coherent policies needed to combat Rift Valley fever

FASEB announces winners of 2016 BioArt competition

New postnatal mouse model closely mimics fetal brain abnormalities caused by Zika infection

Measles can spread more quickly in schools than previously thought

Study highlights potential to develop antiviral therapies, vaccines for treating astroviruses

New antiretroviral treatments show potential to reduce chances of sexual transmission of HIV virus

Researchers make significant progress in developing frontline protection against HIV infection

Researchers develop new mouse model to study Zika virus and find potential treatments

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Virus News and Research

Latest Virus News and Research

A new way of characterising biomolecules eBook

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Exploring the role of confocal-based high-content imaging in advancing core facilities

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