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Scientists create new flu vaccine that works against many different strains of the virus
A new kind of flu vaccine that works against many different strains of influenza virus has proved to be more effective than conventional vaccines at stimulating the immune defences of laboratory ...
Wed 22 May 13 from The Independent
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Microbiomics: A virus shield
THE story of the microbiome—the community of tiny organisms that coexist symbiotically with people and other animals—gets weirder every day. Until now that story, which has emerged over ...
Thu 23 May 13 from The Economist
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Scientists develop powerful new method for finding therapeutic antibodies
Scientists at The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) have devised a powerful new technique for finding antibodies that have a desired biological effect. Antibodies, which can bind to billions ...
Thu 23 May 13 from Phys.org
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Vaccine blackjack: IL-21 critical to fight against viral infections
(Medical Xpress)—Scientists at Emory Vaccine Center have shown that an immune regulatory molecule called IL-21 is needed for long-lasting antibody responses in mice against viral infections.
Thu 23 May 13 from Medical Xpress
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AIDS scientists optimistic of AIDS cure, for some
Top AIDS scientists were optimistic Wednesday of finding a cure for the disease that has claimed 30 million lives—but said it might not work for all people.
Wed 22 May 13 from Medical Xpress
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New microsphere-based methods for detecting HIV antibodies
Detection of HIV antibodies is used to diagnose HIV infection and monitor trials of experimental HIV/AIDS vaccines. New, more sensitive detection systems being developed use microspheres to ...
Thu 23 May 13 from Medical Xpress
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Vaccine developed for farm disease
A vaccine to protect sheep and cattle from a livestock virus spread by midges has been approved by government vets.
Mon 20 May 13 from BBC News
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Novel mechanism allows Legionella to hide in body
(Medical Xpress)—The feared Legionella pneumophila is responsible for legionellosis, an infectious disease that can lead to pneumonia. To infect humans, this pathogen has developed a complex ...
Mon 20 May 13 from Medical Xpress
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Fast-acting mothers' milk for healthier babies
Human breastmilk responds quickly to protect the child when there is an infection in mothers or babies, according to new international research led by The University of Western Australia.
Thu 23 May 13 from Medical Xpress
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After a decade, global AIDS program looks ahead
(AP)—The decade-old law that transformed the battle against HIV and AIDS in developing countries is at a crossroads. The dream of future generations freed from the epidemic is running up against ...
Tue 21 May 13 from Medical Xpress
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