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Virus Weekly


Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . January 9th, 2007
Non-Subscriber - Summaries Only
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Obstetrics - Pregnant women can minimize their risk of becoming infected with lymphocytic choriomeningitis virus

Asthma - Research from University of Freiburg provides new data about asthma in children

Burkitt Lymphoma Cell Biology - Researchers from Imperial College London, Department of Virology provide details of new studies and findings in the area of burkitt lymphoma cell biology

Carcinoma Immunology - Studies from University of Tokyo, Department of Pathology provide new data on carcinoma immunology

Epstein-Barr Virus Immunology - Researchers from Chang-Gung University, Graduate Institute of Basic Medical Sciences detail findings in epstein-barr virus immunology

Hantavirus - New hantavirus in children study findings recently were reported by researchers at Charles University

Herpes Simplex Virus - New herpes simplex virus study findings recently were published by researchers at Oregon Health & Science University

Herpes Simplex Virus Immunology - Researchers at University of Melbourne have published new data on herpes simplex virus immunology

Keratitis Immunology - Data from University of Tennessee provide new insights into keratitis immunology

Lymphoma Therapy - Findings from Gunma Cancer Center broaden understanding of lymphoma therapy

Monoclonal Antibodies - Scientists at University of Calgary, Department of Paediatrics target monoclonal antibodies in children

Respiratory Syncytial Virus Therapy - New respiratory syncytial virus therapy study findings recently were reported by investigators at Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research

Vaccinia Virus - Scientists at Sloan-Kettering Institute discuss research in vaccinia virus

West Nile Virus Immunology - Research conducted at Washington University, Department of Medicine has updated our knowledge about west nile virus immunology

Awards - Lentigen Corporation selected by World Economic Forum as a technology pioneer for 2007

Business & Finance - Migenix updates celgosivir hepatitis C study data, reports Q2 2007 $3.7 million loss

Business Update - China Biopharma announces additional flu vaccine deliveries in the fourth quarter

Business Update - DiaSorin provides hepatitis training to laboratory and healthcare workers

Business Update - Medical Services International completes testing of VScan Hepatitis C Test Kit in the United States

Business Update - Tm Bioscience reports its respiratory viral screening panel selected by U.S. Navy

Collaborations - Abbott, Enanta form alliance to develop and commercialize HCV protease inhibitors

Collaborations - Immunicon and Diagnostic HYBRIDS announce agreement in clinical virology

Drug Development - Peregrine, Biotecnol develop immunocytokine fusion proteins for cancer and anti-viral indications

Finance - Immune Response Corporation announces previously approved 1-for-100 reverse stock split

Finance - Matrixx reports expected 2006 sales and net income below guidance due to late cold season

Hepatitis C Virus - Valeant Pharmaceuticals initiates Infergen phase 4 study in hepatitis C patients

HIV/AIDS Prevention - Global AIDS Alliance says study on effectiveness of circumcision is tremendous news

HIV/AIDS Research - Darunavir with Fuzeon provides HIV patients with a better chance to reach undetectable viral load

HIV/AIDS Therapy - Amarillo initiates phase II study of interferon alpha to treat warts in HIV patients

HIV/AIDS Therapy - Pharma responsible for AIDS patient death in South Carolina, says AIDS Healthcare Foundation

HIV/AIDS Vaccine - CytoGenix synDNA HIV vaccine shows robust cellular immune response in monkeys

Influenza Vaccine - School-based vaccination study with FluMist lowers flu rates in school community, families

Licensing Agreements - Schering-Plough licenses rights to oral hepatitis B treatment with Valeant and Metabasis

Licensing Agreements - TechnoVax licenses Wyeth's virus-like particle vaccine preparation technology

Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma - Dynavax reports positive Phase 2a NHL data at hematology conference

Patents - Introgen receives European patent for commercial production of adenovirus

Personnel - Dynavax appoints Dr. David M. Lawrence, Kaiser chairman emeritus, to board of directors

Respiratory Medicine - Common cold virus leads to death in lung transplant patients

Biological Chemistry - Researchers at University of North Carolina, Department of Chemistry target biological chemistry

Biomedical Engineering - Findings from Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research provide new insights into biomedical engineering

Biotechnology - Research reports from University Autonoma of Barcelona provide new insights into biotechnology

Borna Disease Prevention - Studies from University of Leipzig describe new findings in borna disease prevention

Caliciviridae - Reports from University Federal of Goias highlight recent research in caliciviridae in children

Cancer Gene Therapy - New cancer gene therapy research from University of Turku outlined

Cancer Gene Therapy - Researchers from Cancer Research UK Center for Cancer Therapeutics describe findings in cancer gene therapy

Cancer Gene Therapy - Researchers from Oxford University, Department of Clinical Pharmacology describe findings in cancer gene therapy

Cancer Gene Therapy - Scientists at Peking Union Medical College describe research in cancer gene therapy

Cancer Therapy - Investigators at H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center release new data on cancer therapy

Cancer Vaccines - New data from Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research illuminate research in cancer vaccines

Cancer Vaccines - Recent studies from University of Heidelberg, Department of Internal Medicine IV add new data to cancer vaccines

Carcinoma - Reports from Hebrew University, Department of Virology describe recent advances in carcinoma

Central Nervous System Infection Vaccines - Research reports from Center for Immunology provide new insights into central nervous system infection vaccines

Cervical Cancer Cytology - Researchers from Brazilian National Cancer Institute provide details of new studies and findings in the area of cervical cancer cytology

Cervical Cancer Immunotherapy - Research from Aichi Cancer Center Research Institute, Division of Immunology provides new data on cervical cancer immunotherapy

Coronavirus - Research from Brookhaven National Laboratory, Biology Department yields new findings on coronavirus

Coronavirus - Researchers at University of Amsterdam, Microbiology Center have published new data on coronavirus

Coxsackievirus Therapy - Reports outline coxsackievirus therapy study findings from Uppsala University, Department of Medical Sciences

Cytomegalovirus - Findings from National Cancer Center Hospital provide new insights into cytomegalovirus

Cytomegalovirus - New cytomegalovirus research reported from University of Parma

Cytomegalovirus - Reports outline cytomegalovirus research from University Hospital

Cytomegalovirus Genetics - New cytomegalovirus genetics research from University of Cambridge, Department of Medicine described

Cytomegalovirus Genetics - New cytomegalovirus genetics research from University of Virginia, Department of Internal Medicine discussed

Cytomegalovirus Therapy - New cytomegalovirus therapy research has been reported by scientists at Yale University, Department of Neuro-surgery

Cytomegalovirus Therapy - Research on cytomegalovirus therapy published by scientists at Princeton University, Department of Molecular Biology

Deep Vein Thrombosis Gene Therapy - Findings from St. Thomas' Hospital, Department of Surgery advance knowledge in deep vein thrombosis gene therapy

Dengue Fever - Reports from University Industrial of Santander highlight recent research in dengue fever

Dengue Fever - Reports on dengue fever findings from Dalhousie University provide new insights

Depression - Data on depression described by researchers at Northumbria University

DNA Research - New DNA research study results reported from Ecole normale superieure

DNA Vaccines - Reports from Bio-Safety Research Institute advance knowledge in DNA vaccines

DNA Vaccines - Research from University of Saskatchewan, Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization in the area of DNA vaccines described

Ebola Fever Therapy - Studies from University of Illinois have provided new information about ebola fever therapy

Encephalitis Therapy - Research from University of North Carolina, Department of Genetics provides new data on encephalitis therapy

Epidemic - New epidemic study findings recently were reported by researchers at Tohoku University, Department of Civil Engineering

Epstein-Barr Virus - Research from Northwestern University has provided new data on epstein-barr virus

Fibrosis - Research from Aarhus University, Pediatric Department provides new data about fibrosis in children

Fusion Proteins - Research conducted at University of Nebraska, Nebraska Center for Virology has updated our knowledge about fusion proteins

Gene Therapy - New gene therapy study findings recently were published by researchers at University of California

Gene Therapy - Reports from Leiden University, Department of Pediatrics describe recent advances in gene therapy

Gene Therapy - Reports on gene therapy findings from University of Barcelona provide new insights

Gene Therapy - Research from University of Michigan, Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases yields new data on gene therapy

Gene Therapy - Research from University of Pennsylvania in the area of gene therapy published

Gene Therapy - Study data from University of Barcelona, Department of Microbiology provide new insights into gene therapy

Hepatitis B Virus - National Cheng-Kung University, Institute of Basic Medical Science publishes research in hepatitis b virus

Hepatitis B Virus - Research data from Lund University, Department of Infectious Diseases update understanding of hepatitis b virus

Hepatitis B Virus Immunology - Researchers from Friedrich-Schiller University, Institute of Virology and Antiviral Therapy provide details of new studies and findings in the area of hepatitis b virus immunology

Hepatitis B Virus Therapy - New findings from Okayama University describe advances in hepatitis b virus therapy

Hepatitis B Virus Therapy - New findings from University of Technology, Department of Biotechnology in the area of hepatitis b virus therapy described

Hepatitis B Virus Therapy - Researchers from University Hospital, Department of Research detail findings in hepatitis b virus therapy

Hepatitis B Virus Therapy - Shinshu University, Department of Medicine describes research in hepatitis b virus therapy

Hepatitis C Virus - Researchers from Maulana Azad Medical College, Department of Microbiology report on findings in hepatitis c virus

Hepatitis C Virus - Researchers from University of Washington, Department of Laboratory Medicine discuss findings in hepatitis c virus

Hepatitis C Virus Cell Biology - New hepatitis c virus cell biology data have been reported by scientists at Tokyo Medical and Dental University

Hepatitis C Virus Therapy - New hepatitis c virus therapy study findings have been reported by scientists at University of Palermo

Hepatitis C Virus Therapy - Tohoku University, Division of Gastroenterology reports research in hepatitis c virus therapy

Herpesvirus - New herpesvirus study findings have been reported from University of Cambridge, Department of Pathology

HIV/AIDS - Studies from Hadassah University in the area of HIV/AIDS in children published

HIV/AIDS Cancer - Data on HIV/AIDS cancer detailed by researchers at Medizinische Hochschule Hannover

HIV/AIDS Cancer Immunology - Research from Lund University, Department of Laboratory Medicine reveals new findings on HIV/AIDS cancer immunology

HIV/AIDS Genetics - New HIV/AIDS genetics research from University of Oxford outlined

HIV/AIDS Immunology - New HIV/AIDS immunology study results reported from University Hospital

HIV/AIDS Immunology - Reports outline HIV/AIDS immunology research from University of Washington

HIV/AIDS Immunology - Reports summarize HIV/AIDS immunology study results from University of Kansas

HIV/AIDS Immunology - Studies from All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Department of Laboratory Medicine have provided new data on HIV/AIDS immunology

HIV/AIDS Immunology - Studies from Dana-Farber Cancer Institute yield new data on HIV/AIDS immunology

HIV/AIDS Immunology - Studies from Nankai University provide new data on HIV/AIDS immunology

HIV/AIDS Immunology - Studies from Partners AIDS Research Center update current data on HIV/AIDS immunology

HIV/AIDS Immunology - Study results from Scripps Research Institute, Department of Immunology in the area of HIV/AIDS immunology published

HIV/AIDS Prevention - Study results from Johns Hopkins University, Department of Surgery update understanding of HIV/AIDS prevention

HIV/AIDS Risk Factors - Investigators at Massachusetts General Hospital target HIV/AIDS risk factors

HIV/AIDS Risk Factors - Study findings from University of Cocody provide new insights into HIV/AIDS risk factors

HIV/AIDS Screening - New HIV/AIDS screening study findings recently were published by researchers at New York University

HIV/AIDS Therapy - Data on HIV/AIDS therapy published by researchers at University of Western Australia

HIV/AIDS Therapy - Research conducted at Kaiser Permanente has provided new information about HIV/AIDS therapy

HIV/AIDS Therapy - Research from Rega Institute for Medical Research provides new data about HIV/AIDS therapy

HIV/AIDS Therapy - Studies from University of Connecticut, Center for Health update current data on HIV/AIDS therapy

HIV/AIDS Vaccines - Investigators at University of Melbourne zero in on HIV/AIDS vaccines

Human Papillomavirus Immunology - New human papillomavirus immunology findings from Institute of Infectious Disease and Molecular Medicine described

Hydrops Fetalis - New hydrops fetalis study findings have been reported by scientists at Tohoku University

Immunology - New immunology study findings reported from University of Pittsburgh, Department of Ophthalmology

Immunology - Research from University of Wisconsin yields new findings on immunology

Immunology - Research on immunology detailed by scientists at Hokkaido University

Immunology - Scientists at University of Connecticut, Center for Immunotherapy of Cancer and Infectious Diseases publish research in immunology

Influenza - Investigators at University of Michigan, Department of Epidemiology have published new data on influenza in children

Influenza - New influenza study findings have been reported by scientists at University of Tokyo, Institute of Medical Science

Influenza - Studies conducted at National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Disease on influenza recently published

Influenza - Studies from Tuen Mun Hospital in the area of influenza in children described

Influenza - Studies from University of Wisconsin add new findings in the area of influenza

Influenza Prevention - Research on influenza prevention described by scientists at Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Department of Medicine

Influenza Vaccines - Findings in influenza vaccines reported from Stanford University

Influenza Vaccines - Researchers at University Rey Juan Carlos release new data on influenza vaccines

Keratitis Immunology - Reports from Medical University of South Carolina highlight recent research in keratitis immunology

Leukemia Gene Therapy - Research data from Ecole normale superieure de Lyon update understanding of leukemia gene therapy

Life Sciences - Data on pediatric in children detailed by researchers at University of Toyama, Department of Pediatrics

Life Sciences Risk Factors - Investigators at University of Tokyo target life sciences risk factors

Malaria - Investigators at University College release new data on malaria

Mouth Disease - New mouth disease data have been reported by scientists at Imperial College

Myocarditis - Data on myocarditis discussed by researchers at University of Vermont, Department of Pathology

Myxoma Cell Biology - Reports outline myxoma cell biology study results from University of Western Ontario, Robarts Research Institute

Neutropenia Therapy - Studies from State University of Campinas, Department of Internal Medicine yield new information about neutropenia therapy

Parkinson Disease Gene Therapy - Reports outline parkinson disease gene therapy research from Columbia University

Polymerase Chain Reaction - Investigators at National Cheng-Kung University zero in on polymerase chain reaction

Polyomavirus Immunology - New polyomavirus immunology study results from University of Michigan, Cancer Center described

Proteomics - Investigators at Vanderbilt University, Department of Chemistry zero in on proteomics

SARS - Data from Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica provide new insights into SARS

Schizophrenia - Reports outline schizophrenia study results from University of Tokyo

Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome - Findings from Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica advance knowledge in severe acute respiratory syndrome

Smallpox - Researchers from University of Pennsylvania, Department of Microbiology report recent findings in smallpox

Smallpox Vaccines - Findings from Vanderbilt University, Division of Infectious Diseases advance knowledge in smallpox vaccines

Stem Cell Research - New stem cell research reported from Hokkaido University

Virology - New findings from University of California, Department of Plant Pathology describe advances in virology

Virology - New virology research from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Division of Viral Pathogenesis discussed

Virology - New virology study findings have been published by scientists at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Virology - New virology study findings have been reported from Institute of Molecular Virology

Virology - Scientists at Stanford University release new data on virology

Virology - Scientists at University of Toledo target virology

Virology - Study data from Chung-Ang University, College of Pharmacy provide new insights into virology

Virology - Study data from University Autonoma of Nuevo Leon update knowledge of virology

Virology - Study data from Wisconsin National Primate Research Center update knowledge of virology

Virology - Study results from Wisconsin National Primate Research Center provide new insights into virology

Cytomegalovirus - New cytomegalovirus findings from Singapore and the United States described

Cytomegalovirus - Scientists in Germany and the United States publish new cytomegalovirus data

Endocrinology - Research conducted in Japan has updated our knowledge about endocrinology

Influenza - Research conducted from University of Melbourne, Australia, has provided new information about influenza

SARS - Research results from Singapore, Canada and the United States update understanding of SARS

SARS - Studies from the Republic of China, People's Republic of China and Japan provide new SARS data

Virology - Recent studies from the United Kingdom and United States add new data to virology research

Virology - Study results from Spain and the United States update virology knowledge



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