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Virus Weekly


Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . December 25th, 2007
Non-Subscriber - Summaries Only
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Herpesvirus - Penn researchers shine the light of venus to learn how the herpes virus invades cells

Infectious Mononucleosis - Vaccine shows promise in preventing mono

Algorithms - New algorithms data have been reported by X.F. Wan and co-authors

Gene Therapy - Report summarizes gene therapy study findings from Louisiana State University, Medical Department

Infectious Mononucleosis - Epiphany Biosciences Reports Initiation of Phase 2 Study of Valomaciclovir for the Treatment of Acute Infectious Mononucleosis

Shingles - Mayo Clinic Proceedings Article Offers New Data About the Impact of the Shingles Virus on Healthy Adults

Smallpox Vaccines - Studies conducted at University of Arizona on smallpox vaccines recently published

Superinfection - Studies from M.U. Ehrengruber et al have provided new data on superinfection

B-Cell Lymphoma - Researchers from Korea University publish new studies and findings in the area of B-cell lymphoma

Bird Flu - New bird flu data have been reported by scientists at National Pingtung University of Science and Technology

Bird Flu - Scientists at University of Georgia, Department of Population Health detail research in bird flu

Epidemiology - Scientists at Zhejiang University, Institute of Preventive Veterinary Medicine detail research in epidemiology

Epstein-Barr Virus - Studies from Tottori University, Department of Biomedical Sciences reveal new findings on Epstein-Barr virus

Hantavirus - Scientists at University of Arizona detail research in hantavirus

Herpes Simplex Virus Therapy - Research from INSERM in herpes simplex virus therapy provides new insights

Herpes Zoster Virus Immunology - Scientists at Mackay Memorial Hospital, Department of Dermatology release new data on herpes zoster virus immunology

HIV/AIDS Cancer Therapy - Recent findings from Stellenbosch University, Faculty of Health Sciences highlight research in HIV/AIDS cancer therapy

Immunofluorescence - Research from University of Sao Paulo in the area of immunofluorescence published

Life Sciences - Data on life sciences discussed by researchers at Blood Center

Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Cell Biology - Study data from University of Malaya update knowledge of nasopharyngeal carcinoma cell biology

Respiratory Syncytial Virus - Research by N.M. Kaplan and colleagues in respiratory syncytial virus in children provides new insights

Respiratory Syncytial Virus - Research from Wales Specialist Virology Center broadens understanding of respiratory syncytial virus

Respiratory Syncytial Virus Genetics - Studies from Karolinska University, Department of Clinical Microbiology describe new findings in respiratory syncytial virus genetics

Smallpox Vaccines - Researchers from University of Michigan, Department of Internal Medicine report recent findings in smallpox vaccines

Vaccinia Virus Genetics - New vaccinia virus genetics study findings have been reported by scientists at University Federal of Minas Gerais

Visna Virus - Research from C. Fraisier and co-authors reveals new findings on visna virus

Adenovirus - Scientists at University of Texas detail research in adenovirus

Algorithms - Researchers from La Sapienza University detail findings in algorithms

Angiology - Recent findings in angiology described by Y.N. Wang and colleagues

Apoptosis - New apoptosis study findings reported from E. Riddletaylor and co-authors

Blindness - Study data from A.J. Roman and co-authors update knowledge of blindness

Cancer - Studies from J. Briolat et al further understanding of cancer

Cervical Cancer - Reports by R.G. Pretorius and co-researchers describe recent advances in cervical cancer

Cervical Cancer - Reports from National Institutes of Health advance knowledge in cervical cancer

Cytomegalovirus - New cytomegalovirus study findings have been reported from G. Nebbia et al

Cytomegalovirus - New data from J. Lee et al illuminate research in cytomegalovirus

Cytomegalovirus - Scientists at Mayo Clinic publish research in cytomegalovirus

Cytomegalovirus - Study results from P. Krebs and colleagues broaden understanding of cytomegalovirus

DNA Research - Findings from University of New Brunswick broaden understanding of DNA research

Encephalitis - Researchers from Gifu University describe findings in encephalitis

Engineered Heart - Findings in engineered heart reported from University of Hamburg

Enzyme Research - Study findings on enzyme research are outlined in reports from INSERM

Flu Vaccines - Research from Army in flu vaccines provides new insights

Gene Therapy - Researchers from University of Oxford publish new studies and findings in the area of gene therapy

Hepatocellular Cancer - Research reports from Fudan University provide new insights into hepatocellular cancer

Hepatocellular Cancer - Study data from Catholic University, World Health Organization update understanding of hepatocellular cancer

Herpesvirus - Reports outline herpesvirus study findings from F. Lee and colleagues

HIV/AIDS - Research from H. Saigo and co-authors reveals new findings on HIV/AIDS

HIV/AIDS - Research from L. Chaloin and co-researchers in the area of HIV/AIDS described

HIV/AIDS - Research from University of Miami provides new data on HIV/AIDS

HIV/AIDS - Study findings on HIV/AIDS are outlined in reports from University of Massachusetts, Medical Department

HIV/AIDS - Study results from University of Missouri, Medical Department update understanding of HIV/AIDS

HIV/AIDS Cancer - Research results from P.T. Pitche and co-authors update knowledge of HIV/AIDS cancer

HIV/AIDS Co-Infection - Findings from Y.H. Wang and co-researchers advance knowledge in HIV/AIDS co-infection

HIV/AIDS Co-Infection - Research from University of Limpopo provides new data about HIV/AIDS co-infection

Human Papillomavirus - Findings from University of Queensland provide new insights into human papillomavirus

Human Papillomavirus - New findings from Tufts University, Medical Department in the area of human papillomavirus published

Human Papillomavirus - New human papillomavirus study findings have been reported by scientists at Florida A&M University

Human Papillomavirus - Recent studies by F. Stubenrauch and co-authors add new data to human papillomavirus findings

Human Papillomavirus - Researchers from University of Barcelona, Medical Department discuss findings in human papillomavirus

Human T-Lymphotropic Virus - Research from Miyazaki University, Medical Department yields new data on human t-lymphotropic virus

Influenza - New influenza data have been reported by researchers at University of Queensland

Influenza - Research data from USA Scientific update understanding of influenza

Kidney Function - Reports outline kidney function study results from S.B. Ahmed et al

Leukemia - New leukemia study findings recently were reported by researchers at University Medical Center

Melanoma - Scientists at University of Latvia target melanoma

Ovarian Cancer - Reports from J.A. Tworek and co-researchers add new data to research in ovarian cancer

Peripheral Neuropathy - Study findings from Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Trust provide new insights into peripheral neuropathy

Squamous Cell Carcinoma - New squamous cell carcinoma research from C.E.X.D.R. Dasilva and colleagues discussed

Tick-Borne Encephalitis - Research on tick-borne encephalitis published by P. Zeman et al

Vaccines - Research from H. Groom and co-authors in the area of vaccines published

Vaccines - Studies in the area of vaccines reported from T.T. Shimabukuro and co-researchers

Acute Encephalitis - New findings from National Institute of Virology in the area of acute encephalitis in children published

Adenovirus - Researchers at National Taiwan University target adenovirus

Algorithms - Recent findings in algorithms described by researchers from INSERM

Antiretrovirals - Reports from C.A. Diazgranados and co-researchers add new data to research in antiretrovirals

Astrovirus - Research from Children's Hospital, Department of Microbiology in the area of astrovirus described

Astrovirus - Research from Y.B. Gabbay and co-researchers provides new data on astrovirus

Cancer Gene Therapy - Boston University publishes research in cancer gene therapy

Cancer Therapy - Study findings from Emory University provide new insights into cancer therapy

Central Nervous System Infection - New central nervous system infection research from University of Turin described

Chickenpox - Scientists at Inonu University, Department of Dermatology describe research in chickenpox

Cytomegalovirus - New data from Medical University of Vienna, Institute of Virology illuminate research in cytomegalovirus

Cytomegalovirus - Research findings from University Hospital update understanding of cytomegalovirus

Dengue Fever Therapy - Studies from University of Rochester, Infectious Diseases Division have provided new information about dengue fever therapy

Diarrhea - Data from University Federal do Rio of Janeiro, Institute of Microbiology advance knowledge in diarrhea in children

Diarrhea Vaccines - Research from F. Ferrer and co-authors yields new data on diarrhea vaccines

DNA Research - Studies from University of Guelph in the area of DNA research described

Ebola Hemorrhagic Fever - Findings from United States Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Disease in ebola hemorrhagic fever reported

Ebola Hemorrhagic Fever - Investigators at Centers for Disease Control and Prevention target ebola hemorrhagic fever

Ebola Hemorrhagic Fever - New ebola hemorrhagic fever research from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention described

Ebola Hemorrhagic Fever - Research from Hokkaido University, Research Center yields new data on ebola hemorrhagic fever

Ebola Hemorrhagic Fever - Studies conducted at University of Wisconsin on ebola hemorrhagic fever recently published

Ebola Hemorrhagic Fever - Studies from University of Pennsylvania, Department of Pathobiology have provided new information about ebola hemorrhagic fever

Ebola Hemorrhagic Fever - United States Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Disease publishes research in ebola hemorrhagic fever

Ebola Hemorrhagic Fever Cell Biology - Research from Nikolaus-Fiebiger Center for Molecular Medicine broadens understanding of ebola hemorrhagic fever cell biology

Ebola Hemorrhagic Fever Cell Biology - Researchers from United States Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Disease detail new studies and findings in the area of ebola hemorrhagic fever cell biology

Ebola Hemorrhagic Fever Therapy - Researchers from United States Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Disease discuss findings in ebola hemorrhagic fever therapy

Ebola Hemorrhagic Fever Vaccines - Data on ebola hemorrhagic fever vaccines published by investigators at United States Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Disease

Ebola Hemorrhagic Fever Vaccines - Researchers from Public Health Agency of Canada describe findings in ebola hemorrhagic fever vaccines

Ebola Hemorrhagic Fever Vaccines - Researchers from Public Health Agency of Canada publish findings in ebola hemorrhagic fever vaccines

Ebola Hemorrhagic Fever Vaccines - Researchers from United States Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Disease describe findings in ebola hemorrhagic fever vaccines

Endocytosis Therapy - Study results from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention provide new insights into endocytosis therapy

Enzyme Research - Data on enzyme research published by investigators at University of Tokyo, International Research Center for Infectious Diseases

Flu Vaccines - Reports outline flu vaccines study findings from G. Damiani and colleagues

Flu Vaccines - Researchers from University of Basel describe findings in flu vaccines

Flu Vaccines - Studies from University of Birmingham describe new findings in flu vaccines

Gastroenteritis Epidemiology - Research from S.H. Kim and co-authors reveals new findings on gastroenteritis epidemiology

Gene Therapy - New research on gene therapy from Columbia University, Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center summarized

Gene Therapy - Research on gene therapy reported by scientists at Central Avian Research Institute

Gene Therapy - Studies from Institute Pasteur add new findings in the area of gene therapy

Gene Therapy - Studies from Nanjing Agricultural University have provided new data on gene therapy

Gene Therapy - Study findings from Indiana University, Department of Biology provide new insights into gene therapy

Genetics & Genomics - Investigators at Centers for Disease Control and Prevention zero in on genetics & genomics

Hemorrhagic Fever Epidemiology - Findings from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention provide new insights into hemorrhagic fever epidemiology

Hepatitis C Virus Cell Biology - New findings from University of Texas, Institute for Human Infections and Immunity describe advances in hepatitis C virus cell biology

Hepatitis C Virus Therapy - Studies from Tokushima Bunri University, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences provide new data on hepatitis C virus therapy

Hepatitis E Virus - Research from National Veterinary Institute has provided new data on hepatitis E virus

Hepatitis G Virus Therapy - Research by M. Fernández-Vidal and colleagues in hepatitis G virus therapy provides new insights

Herpesvirus - New herpesvirus study findings have been published by scientists at University of Milan

Herpesvirus - Reports summarize herpesvirus in children research from Children's National Medical Center, Department of Neurology

Herpesvirus - Research on herpesvirus published by scientists at Nagoya University, Department of Virology

HIV/AIDS - New HIV/AIDS findings from Y. Wang and co-researchers published

HIV/AIDS - Reports from University of Ibadan, Department of Otorhinolaryngology add new data to research in HIV/AIDS

HIV/AIDS - Reports summarize HIV/AIDS research from N. Tang and co-authors

HIV/AIDS - Research from University of California, Department of Medicine in HIV/AIDS provides new insights

HIV/AIDS Cancer Immunology - New data from Oregon Health & Science University, Vaccine and Gene Therapy Institute illuminate research in HIV/AIDS cancer immunology

HIV/AIDS Co-Infection - Researchers at Royal Children's Hospital, Department of Paediatrics publish new data on HIV/AIDS co-infection in children

HIV/AIDS Co-Infection Epidemiology - Reports outline HIV/AIDS co-infection epidemiology study findings from S.E. Manning and colleagues

HIV/AIDS Co-Infection Risk Factors - New findings from E. Kahle and co-authors describe advances in HIV/AIDS co-infection risk factors

HIV/AIDS Genetics - New HIV/AIDS genetics study findings reported from J. García-Arriaza and co-authors

HIV/AIDS Immunology - Studies from University of California, Gladstone Institute of Virology and Immunology describe new findings in HIV/AIDS immunology

HIV/AIDS Prevention - Data on HIV/AIDS prevention described by J.T. Parsons et al

HIV/AIDS Prevention - University of Health Sciences reports research in HIV/AIDS prevention

HIV/AIDS Screening - Findings from College of Medicine advance knowledge in HIV/AIDS screening

HIV/AIDS Therapy - Data from University Hospital advance knowledge in HIV/AIDS therapy

HIV/AIDS Therapy - Researchers at Temple University, Fels Institute for Cancer Research and Molecular Biology release new data on HIV/AIDS therapy

HIV/AIDS Therapy - Studies in the area of HIV/AIDS therapy reported from University of the Witwatersrand, National Health Laboratory Service

Human Papillomavirus - Data on human papillomavirus detailed by researchers at Charite University, Skin Cancer Center

Human Papillomavirus - Data on human papillomavirus reported by researchers at Institute Pasteur

Human Papillomavirus - Research from Kaiser Permanente in the area of human papillomavirus described

Immunization - Data on immunization described by researchers at University of Thessaly

Influenza - New influenza study findings recently were reported by researchers at Erasmus Medical Center, Department of Virology

Influenza - Research conducted at University of Cambridge, Department of Pathology has updated our knowledge about influenza

Influenza Genetics - Scientists at Public Health Agency of Canada target influenza genetics

Influenza Therapy - New influenza therapy study findings have been reported from Kitasato University, Kitasato Institute for Life Science

Influenza Therapy - Researchers from University of Florence, Department of Public Health discuss findings in influenza therapy

Influenza Vaccines - University Medical Center reports research in influenza vaccines

Leukemia Gene Therapy - Scientists at Baylor College of Medicine publish new data on leukemia gene therapy

Life Sciences - New findings reported from University of Bern, Department of Clinical Veterinary Medicine describe advances in life sciences

Life Sciences - New life sciences study findings recently were published by researchers at University of Pisa

Life Sciences - New pediatric in children research reported from Nishi-Kobe Medical Center, Department of Pediatrics

Life Sciences - Recent studies from National Institute of Infectious Disease add new data to life sciences

Life Sciences - Reports on life sciences findings from Technical University of Dresden, Institute of Physiology provide new insights

Life Sciences - Research conducted at Nanjing Agricultural University has updated our knowledge about life sciences

Life Sciences - Research from Meharry Medical College yields new findings on life sciences

Life Sciences - Research from V. Michaud and co-researchers in the area of life sciences published

Life Sciences - Research on life sciences detailed by scientists at China Agricultural University, Department of Plant Pathology

Life Sciences - Researchers from Stanford University, Department of Structural Biology report on findings in life sciences

Life Sciences - Researchers from University of Tokyo detail findings in life sciences

Life Sciences - Researchers from University of Tokyo, International Research Center for Infectious Diseases report on findings in life sciences

Life Sciences - Studies from University of Alabama, Department of Microbiology provide new data on life sciences

Life Sciences - Studies in the area of life sciences reported from Statens Serum Institute, Department of Virology

Life Sciences - Study results from Bundeswehr Institute of Microbiology in the area of life sciences published

Life Sciences - Study results from University of Ljubljana, Institute for Microbiology update understanding of life sciences

Marburg Virus Therapy - Research in the area of marburg virus therapy reported from National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease

Monoclonal Antibodies - Studies from C. Manoha et al provide new data on monoclonal antibodies

Myocarditis Therapy - Studies from Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences provide new data on myocarditis therapy

Necrosis - Scientists at University Catolica of Brasilia discuss research in necrosis

Newcastle Disease - Research from United States Department of Agriculture, Department of Agriculture in the area of Newcastle disease published

Parvovirus Immunology - Studies from M. Enders et al further understanding of parvovirus immunology

Pneumonia Prevention - Studies from Baylor College of Medicine, College of Medicine have provided new data on pneumonia prevention

Poliomyelitis Vaccines - Data on poliomyelitis vaccines described by researchers at Chang-Gung University, Department of Pediatrics

Rift Valley Fever Immunology - New findings from Ben-Gurion University, Department of Virology in the area of rift valley fever immunology published

Rotavirus - Studies from Chung-Ang University, Department of Microbiology add new findings in the area of rotavirus

Rotavirus Genetics - Scientists at Coordinating Center for Infectious Diseases target rotavirus genetics

Rotavirus Immunology - Studies from J.H. Kang and co-researchers yield new data on rotavirus immunology

Skin Disease Vaccines - New findings in skin disease vaccines described from Onderstepoort Veterinary Institute

Tuberculosis Therapy - Study data from National Defense Medical Center, Department of Internal Medicine provide new insights into tuberculosis therapy

Vaccines - Reports from University Federal do Rio of Janeiro describe recent advances in vaccines

Vaccinia Virus - Research conducted at Nanjing Agricultural University has provided new information about vaccinia virus

Antivirals - Deadly virus strips away immune system's defensive measures

Biotech Business - Sinovac Reports Third Quarter 2007 Unaudited Financial Results

Biotechnology Business - ZymoGenetics Presents PEG-Interferon Lambda Phase 1a Data

Cancer - AMAS Test Measures Lethal Replikin Gene Activity in Lung and Other Cancers

Cancer - Regulus Therapeutics and Collaborators Discover Role of Viral microRNAs in Cancer and Identify First-Ever Example of a Viral microRNA Oncogene

Clinical Trial Research - Alnylam Reports Continued Progress in Clinical Development of ALN-RSV01 for the Treatment of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection

Clinical Trial Research - Panacos Announces Results of Bevirimat 350 mg Cohort, Data Support Further Dose Escalation in Phase 2b Study

Clinical Trial Research - PARI's eFlow Delivers Alnylam RNAi Therapeutic in Phase I Study

Electrokinetics - Frost & Sullivan Recognizes Transport Pharmaceuticals' Innovative Electrokinetic Drug Delivery Platform for Contributing to Clinical Outcomes

Flu Vaccines - Bioject at the Forefront of Product Development with Use of Biojector(R) 2000 in Vical's Expanded DNA Vaccine Clinical Trial

Flu Vaccines - Former Philadelphia Eagle Mike Quick Joins American Lung Association of the Mid-Atlantic to Address Seriously Low Influenza Vaccination Rates; Urge the Citizens of Philadelphia to Get Immunized This Season

Flu Vaccines - GE Healthcare and Novavax Establish Collaboration To Develop and Market Pandemic Influenza Solution

HIV/AIDS - Semen ingredient 'drastically' enhances HIV infection

Influenza - Don't Let Influenza Ruin Your Holidays - Get Vaccinated

Influenza - Lethal Human H5N1 Influenza Virus Replikin Gene Still Upregulated

Influenza - Merck Announces Voluntary Recall of Certain Lots of PEDVAXHIB(R) and COMVAX(R)

Influenza - Nanogen Reaches Milestone in CDC Influenza Project

Malaria - MIT Holdings Featured in Scientific American

Marketing and Licensing Agreements - Allarae Healthcare Inc. Announces Signing of Distribution Agreement With Intellect Inc.

Panacos Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Panacos to Participate in RBC Healthcare Conference

Pharmacokinetics - Inhibitex Reports Favorable Results from First Clinical Trial of FV-100

Smallpox - Chimerix Initiates a Multi-dose Clinical Trial of the Company's Lead Compound, CMX001, for the Treatment for Smallpox Infection



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