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Virus Weekly


Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . July 17th, 2007
Non-Subscriber - Summaries Only
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Cancer - Cancer-fighting virus shows promise in early clinical trial

Cancer Vaccines - Human antibodies that block human and animal SARS viruses identified

Hepatitis C Virus - Numerous factors affect success of interferon treatment for hepatitis C

HIV/AIDS - New Method for Screening Drug-Resistant Forms of HIV

Pandemic - Scientists describe how 1918 influenza virus sample was exhumed in Alaska

Antivirals - The Global Anti-Infective Market is Currently Valued at US $66.5 Billion with Antiviral Agents Accounting for 24% of Sales

Brain Cancer - M. D. Anderson Team Identifies New Oncogene for Brain Tumors

Cancer Gene Therapy - Introgen Receives Broad U.S. Patent for Improved Storage-Stable Formulations of its Adenoviral-Based Pharmaceuticals

Cancer Vaccines - Largest cervical cancer vaccine efficacy trial shows Cervarix provides excellent protection against lesions caused by most common cancer-causing virus types

Cancer Vaccines - Poorer Women & Girls Have Higher Risk of Cancer from Human Papillomavirus (HPV), According to New Cincinnati Children's Study

Epidemic - Chikungunya: virus target cells identified

Flu Vaccines - Intercell and Novartis form world-leading strategic partnership to drive vaccines innovation

Flu Vaccines - Novartis plans 30% increase in US supplies of Fluvirin influenza vaccines and delivery of 40 million doses for 2007/2008 season

Hepatitis C Virus - Peregrine Pharmaceuticals Announces Registered Direct Offering of $22.5 Million in Common Stock

Hepatitis C Virus - SciClone Initiates Phase 2 Clinical Trial Using SCV-07 to Treat Hepatitis C Patients

Liver Transplants - ViroPharma Initiates Phase 3 Study of CAMVIA (maribavir) in Liver Transplant Patients

Prostate Cancer - ESMO Conference 5-8 July 2007, Lugano, Switzerland - Press Program

Reovirus - Oncolytics Biotech Inc. Announces Issuance of 6th Canadian Patent

Syndel International - Disinfection for Control of Viruses in Aquatic Biosecurity Programs in the USA and Canada

Vaccines - MedImmune Begins Dosing Children Six Months to 24 Months of Age in Phase 1 Study of Vaccine to Help Prevent Two of the Most Common Viral Causes of Childhood Respiratory Illness

Virology - Spectral launches U.S. distribution of its Rapid West Nile Test

Bird Flu - New bird flu study findings recently were reported by researchers at FAO and National Reference Laboratory for Newcastle Disease and Avian Influenza

Cancer Gene Therapy - New cancer gene therapy study results reported from University of Birmingham, Cancer Research UK Institute for Cancer Studies

Epstein-Barr Virus - Researchers from Tzu Chi University report recent findings in Epstein-Barr virus

Herpes Simplex Virus Prevention - Researchers at Centers for Disease Control and Prevention target herpes simplex virus prevention

Herpes Zoster Virus Vaccines - Study findings from Virginia Commonwealth University broaden understanding of herpes zoster virus vaccines

HIV/AIDS Cancer Immunology - New HIV/AIDS cancer immunology study findings have been reported by researchers at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Trust

Multiple Sclerosis - Scientists at Hospital Clinico San Carlos target multiple sclerosis

Respiratory Syncytial Virus - New respiratory syncytial virus in children research from University of British Columbia, Family Research Institute described

Respiratory Syncytial Virus - Research findings from Lovelace Respiratory Research Institute update understanding of respiratory syncytial virus

T-Cell Lymphoma - Research on t-cell lymphoma published by scientists at University of Chile, Department of Medicine

Vaccinia Virus Immunology - Research from La Jolla Institute for Allergy and Immunology broadens understanding of vaccinia virus immunology

West Nile Virus Prevention - Researchers at University of Texas, Department of Pathology have published new data on west nile virus prevention

Allergies - Scientists at Turku University, Department of Pediatrics release new data on allergy in children

Arthritis - Research from Washington State University has provided new data on arthritis

Cancer Vaccines - Scientists at National Cancer Institute discuss research in cancer vaccines

Cervical Cancer - Institute of Public Health, Department of Microbiology reports research in cervical cancer

Cervical Cancer - New cervical cancer data have been reported by scientists at Public Health Institute

Cervical Cancer - New cervical cancer research has been reported by scientists at Zagreb University

Cervical Cancer - Research data from Rijeka University, Department of Pathology update understanding of cervical cancer

Cervical Cancer Epidemiology - Rudjer Boskovic Institute, Division of Molecular Medicine describes research in cervical cancer epidemiology

Cervical Cancer Risk Factors - Studies from McGill University, Division of Cancer have provided new data on cervical cancer risk factors

Cytomegalovirus Retinitis - Study results from Chiang Mai University, Department of Ophthalmology in the area of cytomegalovirus retinitis published

Dengue Fever - Scientists at University of Texas report research in dengue fever

Dengue Fever - Study findings from Mahidol University, Department of Microbiology provide new insights into dengue fever in children

Diagnostic Assays - Investigators at University Hospital target diagnostic assays

Ebola Fever Cell Biology - Studies from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention provide new data on ebola fever cell biology

Encephalitis Prevention - Scientists at Johns Hopkins University, Department of Neurology describe research in encephalitis prevention

Flu Vaccines - Scientists at Immutep S.A. describe research in flu vaccines

Gene Therapy - Data on gene therapy detailed by researchers at McGill University

Gene Therapy - Data on gene therapy discussed by researchers at Indian Institute of Technology

Gene Therapy - New gene therapy research from University of Virginia, Department of Biology described

Gene Therapy - New gene therapy study findings have been published by scientists at University of Calgary

Gene Therapy - New gene therapy study findings recently were published by researchers at University of Alabama, Department of Cell Biology

Gene Therapy - New gene therapy study findings reported from Medical School, Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery

Gene Therapy - Research conducted at Got-A-Gene AB has updated our knowledge about gene therapy

Gene Therapy - Research on gene therapy described by scientists at University of Iowa, Department of Pharmacology

Gene Therapy - Research on gene therapy reported by scientists at Lovelace Respiratory Research Institute

Gene Therapy - Researchers from National Chung-Hsing University, Graduate Institute of Veterinary Microbiology report on findings in gene therapy

Gene Therapy - Researchers from University of Utah, Department of Bioengineering publish findings in gene therapy

Hemophilia Risk Factors - Study results from National Institutes of Health provide new insights into hemophilia risk factors

Hepatitic B Vaccines - Studies from University of Alberta, Department of Medicine yield new information about hepatitic b vaccines

Hepatitis B Virus - Reports from Sun Yat-Sen University highlight recent research in hepatitis B virus

Hepatitis B Virus - Research from Ege University, Department of Gastroenterology yields new findings on hepatitis B virus

Hepatitis B Virus - Research from Fudan University, Shanghai Medical College has provided new data on hepatitis B virus

Hepatitis B Virus - Researchers at Johns Hopkins University, Department of Pathology have published new data on hepatitis B virus

Hepatitis B Virus Immunology - Study results from Santa Fe Institute in the area of hepatitis B virus immunology published

Hepatitis B Virus Therapy - New hepatitis B virus therapy study results from Kaohsiung Medical University, Graduate Institute of Medicine described

Hepatitis C Virus - New findings reported from Health Protection Agency Center for Infections describe advances in hepatitis C virus

Hepatitis C Virus Therapy - Research from Walter Reed Army Medical Center yields new data on hepatitis C virus therapy

Hepatocellular Cancer Risk Factors - Study results from National Institutes of Health broaden understanding of hepatocellular cancer risk factors

HIV/AIDS - Data from SUNY Downstate Medical Center advance knowledge in HIV/AIDS in children

HIV/AIDS - New HIV/AIDS study findings recently were reported by researchers at Emory University, Division of Infectious Diseases

HIV/AIDS - Reports from Emory University advance knowledge in HIV/AIDS

HIV/AIDS - Research from SUNY Downstate Medical Center yields new data on HIV/AIDS in children

HIV/AIDS - Research from University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey reveals new findings on HIV/AIDS in children

HIV/AIDS - Researchers from University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey discuss findings in HIV/AIDS in children

HIV/AIDS - Scientists at Columbia University, Department of Microbiology detail research in HIV/AIDS

HIV/AIDS - Study findings on HIV/AIDS are outlined in reports from Scientific Institute, Division of Infectious Diseases

HIV/AIDS Co-Infection - Scientists at Johns Hopkins University, Department of Epidemiology target HIV/AIDS co-infection

HIV/AIDS Epidemiology - Researchers at Institute of Tropical Medicine, Department of Microbiology target HIV/AIDS epidemiology

HIV/AIDS Immunology - Findings from Emory University, Emory Vaccine Center provide new insights into HIV/AIDS immunology

HIV/AIDS Immunology - Research from Emory University provide new insights into HIV/AIDS immunology

HIV/AIDS Immunology - Scientists at Wayne State University, Karmanos Cancer Institute release new data on HIV/AIDS immunology

HIV/AIDS Immunology - Study findings from Innsbruck Medical University broaden understanding of HIV/AIDS immunology

HIV/AIDS Therapy - New findings reported from University of Hong Kong, Department of Microbiology describe advances in HIV/AIDS therapy

HIV/AIDS Therapy - New HIV/AIDS therapy study results from University of Pittsburgh described

HIV/AIDS Therapy - Research reports on HIV/AIDS therapy from University of California, Division of Infectious Diseases provide new insights

HIV/AIDS Vaccines - Data on HIV/AIDS vaccines reported by researchers at University of Kentucky

Human Papillomavirus - Findings in human papillomavirus reported from National Institutes of Health

Human Papillomavirus - New human papillomavirus study findings have been reported by scientists at Arizona Cancer Center

Human Papillomavirus - Researchers from University of Alabama, Department of Pathology detail new studies and findings in the area of human papillomavirus

Human Papillomavirus - University of Montreal describes research in human papillomavirus

Human Papillomavirus Cytology - Findings from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention broaden understanding of human papillomavirus cytology

Human Papillomavirus Cytology - Findings from Emory University in human papillomavirus cytology reported

Human Papillomavirus Immunology - Researchers from University of Southern California, Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center report on findings in human papillomavirus immunology

Human Papillomavirus Microbiology - New human papillomavirus microbiology data have been reported by scientists at Institute of Hematology and Blood Transfusion

Human Papillomavirus Vaccines - Reports from University of Michigan, Department of Pediatrics describe recent advances in human papillomavirus vaccines

Human Papillomavirus Vaccines - Researchers from Florida State University, College of Medicine describe findings in human papillomavirus vaccines

Immunology - New immunology research reported from Research Center

Immunology - Study findings from Yokohama City University provide new insights into immunology

Influenza - Reports from Boston University, Department of Medicine highlight recent research in influenza

Influenza - Researchers from Humboldt University, Institute of Biology provide details of new studies and findings in the area of influenza

Influenza - Study findings on influenza are outlined in reports from Trudeau Institute

Influenza Immunology - Reports from St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Department of Immunology highlight recent research in influenza immunology

Influenza Vaccines - Studies from University of Melbourne, Department of Paediatrics have provided new data on influenza vaccines

Intestinal Disease - Findings from Health Protection Agency Center for Infections broaden understanding of intestinal disease

Kaposi Sarcoma - New Kaposi sarcoma study findings reported from Panum Institute

Measles Vaccines - New measles vaccines study findings have been reported from College of Medicine

Multiple Sclerosis - Study results from Hospital Clinico San Carlos provide new insights into multiple sclerosis

Mumps Vaccines - Scientists at State Research Center of Virology and Biotechnology VECTOR discuss research in mumps vaccines

Pathology - Research results from Agricultural Research Service, Department of Agriculture update knowledge of pathology

Pathology - Studies from Agricultural Research Service, Department of Agriculture yield new information about pathology

Peritonitis - Investigators at Kitasato University target peritonitis

Polio Vaccines - Data on polio vaccines discussed by researchers at National Institute for Public Health and the Environment

Polyomavirus Immunology - Data on polyomavirus immunology reported by researchers at University of Hawaii, Institute of Tropical Medicine

Smallpox Vaccines - New smallpox vaccines study findings have been published by scientists at National Institute for Allergy and Infectious Diseases

Virology - Children's Hospital reports research in virology

Virology - Data on virology described by researchers at Pennsylvania State University

Virology - New research on virology from University of Calcutta summarized

Virology - Reports from University of Texas, Department of Biology highlight recent research in virology

Virology - Research on virology reported by scientists at Harvard University

Virology - Scientists at National University of Singapore, Department of Biological Sciences publish research in virology

Virology - Study findings on virology are outlined in reports from Temple University, Center for NeuroVirology

Herpes - Research from University of Pennsylvania, U.S., provides new data about herpes



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