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Virus Weekly


Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . November 13th, 2007
Non-Subscriber - Summaries Only
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Biosafety - Agencies must win trust of locals to contain Marburg and Ebola outbreaks

Bioterrorism - Specialists in infectious disease and global health convene at Philadelphia meeting

Cancer - Study proposes new theory of how viruses may contribute to cancer

Flu Vaccines - Influenza vaccine causes weaker immune response for children of rural Gabon than in semi-urban areas

HIV/AIDS - HIV is spread most by people with medium levels of HIV in blood, says study

HIV/AIDS - Study finds genetic influence on pace of HIV/AIDS progression

HIV/AIDS Co-Infection - Einstein scientists treat cancer as an infectious disease -- with promising results

Preventable Disease - Internists endorse 2007-08 adult immunization schedule and publish in Annals of Internal Medicine

Bird Flu - Research in the area of bird flu reported from D. Balkissoon and colleagues

Bird Flu - Research results from Y. Yang and colleagues update understanding of bird flu

Bird Flu - Scientists at University of Hong Kong publish new data on bird flu

Foamy Virus - New findings from S. Calattini and co-researchers in the area of foamy virus described

Hantavirus - New hantavirus findings from University of California published

Respiratory Syncytial Virus - New respiratory syncytial virus study findings reported from Ruhr University

Angiogenesis - Study results from University of California, Center for Cerebrovascular Research broaden understanding of angiogenesis

Bird Flu - Researchers from Mahidol University, Department of Microbiology provide details of new studies and findings in the area of bird flu

Bird Flu Therapy - Research from Yonsei University, Department of Biotechnology in the area of bird flu therapy published

Epstein-Barr Virus - Researchers from Hadassah Medical Center, Department of Internal Medicine report on findings in Epstein-Barr virus in children

Gene Therapy - Findings from Q. Zhang et al in gene therapy reported

Gene Therapy - Researchers from Huazhong Agricultural University report details of new studies and findings in the area of gene therapy

Gene Therapy - Study findings on gene therapy are outlined in reports from University of Florida, Powell Gene Therapy Center

Guillain-Barre Syndrome Immunology - Study findings from University of Virginia provide new insights into Guillain-Barre syndrome immunology

Heart Mumurs - Studies from University of Valladolid provide new data on heart mumurs in children

HIV/AIDS - Researchers from National Cancer Institute publish findings in HIV/AIDS

HIV/AIDS Co-Infection Prevention - Study data from R.J. Soto and colleagues update understanding of HIV/AIDS co-infection prevention

Molecular Therapies - Data on molecular therapies described by researchers at Children's Hospital, Department of Hematology

Molecular Therapies - New findings reported from Swedish Institute for Infectious Disease Control describe advances in molecular therapies

Molecular Therapies - Research from Ottawa Health Research Institute in molecular therapies provides new insights

Respiratory Syncytial Virus Vaccines - Study results from University of Iowa, Department of Microbiology broaden understanding of respiratory syncytial virus vaccines

Robotics - Research on robotics reported by D. Tewari et al

T-Cell Lymphoma - Studies from Seoul National University, Cancer Research Institute have provided new data on t-cell lymphoma

Vaccinia Virus - New vaccinia virus data have been reported by scientists at University of Florida

Vaccinia Virus - Research from Robert Koch Institute in the area of vaccinia virus published

Vaccinia Virus Therapy - Research from Utah State University, Institute for Antiviral Research has provided new data on vaccinia virus therapy

Influenza - New influenza study findings have been reported by M. Rahman and co-researchers

Influenza - Researchers from University of Liverpool publish findings in influenza

Influenza - Studies from Prince of Wales Hospital provide new data on influenza

Medical Virology - Research data from Z.J. Liu and colleagues update understanding of medical virology

Rotavirus - Scientists at Ohio State University detail research in rotavirus

Adenovirus - Researchers from University of Texas describe findings in adenovirus

Asthma Physiology - Reports summarize asthma physiology study results from University of Michigan

Breast Cancer Cell Biology - New findings in breast cancer cell biology described from Soochow University

Cancer Gene Therapy - University of Helsinki publishes research in cancer gene therapy

Cancer Vaccines Epidemiology - Data on cancer vaccines epidemiology reported by investigators at National Cancer Center Research Institute

Cervical Cancer - Studies conducted at University of Vermont, Department of Pathology on cervical cancer recently published

Chickenpox Vaccines - New chickenpox vaccines study findings recently were published by researchers at Vanderbilt University, Department of Medicine

Cord Blood - Study findings from Kyushu University, Department of Pediatrics broaden understanding of cord blood in children

Coxsackievirus Therapy - New coxsackievirus therapy research reported from Leibniz Institute for Natural Products Research and Infection Biology

Cytomegalovirus Immunology - New cytomegalovirus immunology study findings have been reported from I. Garrigue et al

Cytomegalovirus Prevention - Scientists at Cincinnati Children's Hospital discuss research in cytomegalovirus prevention

Depression Genetics - Studies from University of Alabama, Department of Biostatistics in the area of depression genetics published

Dipeptidyl Peptidase - Studies from C. García-Aparicio and co-researchers update current data on dipeptidyl peptidase

DNA Vaccines - Researchers at Fudan University release new data on DNA vaccines

Encephalitis Vaccines - Studies from M. Diagana and co-researchers in the area of encephalitis vaccines published

Encephalomyelitis - Investigators at University of Nebraska, Nebraska Center for Virology target encephalomyelitis

Flu Vaccines - Studies in the area of flu vaccines reported from Wyeth

Fullerenes - Research from Scripps Research Institute, Department of Cell Biology in the area of fullerenes published

Gene Therapy - New findings from University of Amsterdam in the area of gene therapy described

Gene Therapy - New findings reported from University of Alberta, Department of Cell Biology describe advances in gene therapy

Gene Therapy - Research data from National Institute of Biomedical Innovation update understanding of gene therapy

Gene Therapy - Research from Kyushu University, Department of Cardiovascular Medicine yields new findings on gene therapy

Gene Therapy - Researchers from Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Institute of Medicine describe findings in gene therapy

Gene Therapy - Studies from National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease yield new data on gene therapy

Gene Therapy - Study results from National Institute of Biomedical Innovation in the area of gene therapy published

Heart Disease Immunology - New research on heart disease immunology from Friedrich-Schiller University Jena summarized

Hepatitis B Virus Therapy - New findings in hepatitis B virus therapy described from Tufts University, Tufts-New England Medical Center

Hepatitis B Virus Therapy - Reports outline hepatitis B virus therapy study results from Sichuan Agricultural University, Research Center

Hepatitis B Virus Therapy - Research from J.J. Feld et al broadens understanding of hepatitis B virus therapy

Hepatitis C Virus - Findings from University of Bari broaden understanding of hepatitis C virus

Hepatitis C Virus - Investigators at F. Hoffmann-LaRoche Ltd. release new data on hepatitis C virus

Hepatitis C Virus Prevention - Researchers from St. Louis University report recent findings in hepatitis C virus prevention

Hepatitis C Virus Therapy - Investigators at University Autonoma of Barcelona, Endocrinology Division target hepatitis C virus therapy

Hepatitis C Virus Therapy - New hepatitis C virus therapy research from Brooke Army Medical Center described

Hepatitis C Virus Therapy - New hepatitis C virus therapy study findings reported from P. Marcellin and co-authors

Hepatitis C Virus Therapy - Reports outline hepatitis C virus therapy study findings from University of Toronto, Department of Medicine

Hepatitis C Virus Therapy - Research conducted at V. Di Marco and co-authors has provided new information about hepatitis C virus therapy

Hepatitis C Virus Therapy - Research reports from University of North Carolina provide new insights into hepatitis C virus therapy

Hepatitis C Virus Therapy - Scientists at University Hospital, Department of Gastroenterology publish new data on hepatitis C virus therapy

Hepatitis C Virus Therapy - Scientists at University of Navarra release new data on hepatitis C virus therapy

Hepatocellular Cancer - Research on hepatocellular cancer detailed by scientists at Kanazawa University, Cancer Research Institute

Hepatocellular Cancer Therapy - Researchers' work from Imperial College London focuses on hepatocellular cancer therapy

Herpes Labialis Epidemiology - Studies from National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health reveal new findings on herpes labialis epidemiology

Herpesvirus - Researchers from Goteborg University publish findings in herpesvirus

HIB Vaccines - New HIB vaccines study results from Public Health Agency of Canada described

HIV/AIDS - Researchers from Erasmus University, Department of Virology detail findings in HIV/AIDS

HIV/AIDS Co-Infection - Capital Medical University details research in HIV/AIDS co-infection

HIV/AIDS Co-Infection Genetics - Research from University of Pennsylvania, Department of Pathology broadens understanding of HIV/AIDS co-infection genetics

HIV/AIDS Co-Infection Immunology - New HIV/AIDS co-infection immunology study findings have been reported by scientists at University Peruana Cayetano Heredia

HIV/AIDS Co-Infection Prevention - Data on HIV/AIDS co-infection prevention reported by researchers at Medical University of Vienna, Department of Internal Medicine I

HIV/AIDS Epidemiology - Reports from T. Bénet et al highlight recent research in HIV/AIDS epidemiology

HIV/AIDS Immunology - Findings from University of Rochester advance knowledge in HIV/AIDS immunology

HIV/AIDS Immunology - New findings reported from M. Ramos-Casals and co-authors describe advances in HIV/AIDS immunology

HIV/AIDS Prevention - Data from S. Paolucci and colleagues advance knowledge in HIV/AIDS prevention

HIV/AIDS Risk Factors - New HIV/AIDS risk factors study results from Royal Free and University College described

HIV/AIDS Risk Factors - Studies from University of Pittsburgh, Division of Infectious Diseases add new findings in the area of HIV/AIDS risk factors

HIV/AIDS Therapy - Findings from University Autonoma of Barcelona advance knowledge in HIV/AIDS therapy

HIV/AIDS Therapy - New HIV/AIDS therapy research reported from National Institute of Medical Sciences and Nutrition

HIV/AIDS Therapy - Researchers from INSERM report on findings in HIV/AIDS therapy

HIV/AIDS Therapy - Study findings from Thomas Jefferson University, Center for Human Virology broaden understanding of HIV/AIDS therapy

HIV/AIDS Vaccines - National Institute of Infectious Disease, Infectious Diseases Department reports research in HIV/AIDS vaccines

Human Papillomavirus Cytology - New human papillomavirus cytology research from Central Hospital, Department of Pathology outlined

Human Papillomavirus Cytology - Research from A. Algeciras-Schimnich and colleagues provide new insights into human papillomavirus cytology

Human Papillomavirus Cytology - Research on human papillomavirus cytology reported by scientists at University of Pittsburgh, Department of Pathology

Human T-Lymphotropic Virus Immunology - Reports outline human t-lymphotropic virus immunology study results from University of Brasilia, Faculty of Health Sciences

Immunodeficiency - Reports summarize immunodeficiency research from Utrecht University

Immunology - New immunology data have been reported by researchers at University of California, Department of Medicine

Influenza - Report summarizes influenza study findings from University of Houston

Influenza Cell Biology - Research on influenza cell biology described by scientists at Toho University

Leukemia - Recent findings from Columbia University, Howard Hughes Medical Institute highlight research in leukemia

Lewis Lung Cancer Therapy - Research from University of Miami, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center yields new data on lewis lung cancer therapy

Lung Cancer - Findings from Moredun Research Institute broaden understanding of lung cancer

Microbiology - Studies from University of California provide new data on microbiology

Molecular Therapies - Research from Harvard University has provided new information about molecular therapies

Molecular Therapies - Research from M. Cascallo et al broadens understanding of molecular therapies

Molecular Therapies - Researchers from Tufts University, Department of Ophthalmology detail new studies and findings in the area of molecular therapies

Neurological Disease Cell Biology - Researchers at National Health Research Institutes have published new data on neurological disease cell biology

Protein Assemblies - National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering reports research in protein assemblies

Rabies Virus - Research from University El Bosque yields new data on rabies virus

Rotavirus - Studies from University Nacional of Asuncion add new findings in the area of rotavirus in children

Rotavirus Genetics - Reports outline rotavirus genetics study results from V. Martella et al

Scarlet Fever Epidemiology - Data from Zhejiang University advance knowledge in scarlet fever epidemiology

Severe Combined Immunodeficiency Therapy - Research on severe combined immunodeficiency therapy detailed by scientists at Prince of Wales Hospital

Tissue Engineering - University of Ulm describes research in tissue engineering

Bioinformatics - Epstein-Barr: a virtual look at a vexing virus

Biomedicine - Inovio Biomedical's DNA Vaccine Delivery Technology Moves Ahead in Clinical Trial for Hepatitis C

Biopharmaceuticals - New Hepatitis C Antiviral CB5300 Identified by Canopus BioPharma Researchers to Enter Clinical Trial Assessment

Biotechnology - Panacos to Present at CIBC Healthcare Conference

Bird Flu - BCM, Rice scientists map flu's chemical key

Bird Flu - Crystal Research Associates, LLC Issues Executive Informational Overview(R) (EIO(R)) on CEL-SCI Corporation

Bird Flu - Healthy planet, places and people at risk

Bird Flu - Large avian flu outbreaks more likely to involve duck meat industry, experts find

Bird Flu - Obama Pledges Major Expansion of AIDS and Global Poverty Programs

Cancer Vaccines - AlphaVax Announces Results From Phase 1 Influenza Vaccine Clinical Trial

Cervical Disease - New Painless Test for Cervical Cancer Could Provide Access to Better Healthcare for Women Worldwide

Fibromyalgia - Internal Balance, Inc. Detoxification and Wellness Solutions Expands in new Brentwood, TN location

Fibromyalgia - Status:

Flu Vaccines - Dr. Phillip Gomez Joins PRTM Management Consultants

HIV/AIDS - Feline virus, antiviral drug studied to understand drug resistance

HIV/AIDS - Pharmasset Enters Antiviral Research Collaboration with the University of Cincinnati's Genome Research Institute

HIV/AIDS - Potent Hepatitis C Virus Inhibitors Show Efficacy and Potential for Once Daily Dosing in Preclinical Studies

HIV/AIDS - Roche Diagnostics' HIV Viral Load Test Used in Clinical Trials for Isentress, a New Class of HIV Drug

HIV/AIDS - UF researchers track genetic journey of HIV from birth to death

Monoclonal Antibodies - Trellis Bioscience Discovers Anti-RSV Monoclonal Antibodies Isolated Directly from Human Blood Cells

Nanomedicine - USAMRIID to Study NanoViricides Against Ebola

Obesity - Mayo Clinic Proceedings article explores possible link between obesity and viral infections

Pediatrics - MedImmune presents new pharmaco-economic data at AAP regarding infants at high risk for RSV

Pediatrics - MedImmune Presents New Pharmaco-Economic Data at American Academy of Pediatrics Regarding Infants at High Risk for RSV

Pediatrics - MedImmune to Present RSV Surveillance and Cost-Effectiveness Data at American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference & Exhibition

Pharmacokinetics - Sequoia Pharmaceuticals Announces Appointment of Steven D. Skolsky as Chief Executive Officer

Small Cell Lung Cancer - Other highlights in the Oct. 30 JNCI

Vaccine Safety - NACCP and Families Fighting Flu Team Up to Educate Parents About the Importance of Annual Flu Vaccination for Children



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