viral diseases

New strategy for broad spectrum anti-viral drugs

harminka — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 01:44:47 -0600

Bavituximab, an anti-viral drug developed by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers, shows promise as a new strategy to fight viral diseases, including potential bioterrorism agents.

New hope for the red squirrel

harminka — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 13:14:55 -0500

Study says free-living red squirrels are mounting an immune response to the squirrelpox viral disease

Raccoon Rabies Vaccination Baiting Slated For Aug 30-Sept 30

harminka — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 14:58:47 -0500

The Ohio departments of Health (ODH) and Natural Resources, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Wildlife Services program, will begin their fall oral rabies vaccination operation Aug. 31 in 14 northeast and eastern Ohio counties.

Mosquito genes could be controlling spread of killer viruses

harminka — Thu, 21 Jun 2007 15:25:57 -0500

The genes that make up the immune system of the Aedes aegypti mosquito which transmits deadly viral diseases to humans have been identified in new research out today in Science.

Novel pathway that may promote immune system balance

harminka — Fri, 08 Jun 2007 12:24:49 -0500

Researchers at UCLA's Jonsson Cancer Center have discovered a novel anti-inflammatory cell signaling pathway that may serve as a vital Yin-Yang mechanism to maintain the delicate balance of immune response.

New vaccine effective against viral disease affecting '

harminka — Fri, 09 Feb 2007 10:26:46 -0600

Dengue and other hemorrhagic fevers

harminka — Sun, 24 Dec 2006 07:09:00 -0600