viruses

Dengue Virus Turns On Mosquito Genes That Make Them Hungrier

A new study has shown that infection with dengue virus turns on mosquito genes that makes them hungrier and better feeders, and therefore possibly more likely to spread the disease to humans.

Scientists Discover Biomarker For Severe Form Of Chikungunya Fever

A biomarker that increases the risk of the more severe form of Chikungunya fever has been discovered by scientists at A*STAR’s Singapore Immunology Network.

Medicago Inc And Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Enter Into Vaccine Alliance

Medicago Inc. has entered into a strategic alliance with Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Corporation to develop and commercialize at least three new vaccines together.

Asian Scientist Chats With Prof. Warwick Anderson, CEO Of Australia’s NHMRC

At the recent A*STAR-NHMRC joint symposium, Asian Scientist Magazine sat down for a chat with Prof. Warwick Anderson, CEO of Australia’s National Health and Medical Research Council.

Intercell Completes Japanese Encephalitis Vaccine Ph III Trial In The Philippines

Intercell AG has completed a pivotal Phase III trial in 1,869 children conducted in the Philippines for its IXIARO®/JESPECT® Japanese Encephalitis vaccine.

RIKEN Researchers Use New Technique To Detect H1N1 Flu Virus

RIKEN researchers are now able to detect a H1N1 influenza virus infection in only 40 minutes and with one hundred times the sensitivity of conventional methods.

32nd Institut Pasteur Launched In Vientiane, Laos

The 32nd Institut Pasteur was launched in Vientiane, Laos this week. The new research center will focus on infectious and parasitic diseases prevalent in Southeast Asia.

Controversial H5N1 Avian Flu Research Put On Hold For 60 Days

The world’s leading avian flu researchers have agreed to suspend avian flu transmission research for 60 days amid growing biosafety and biosecurity concerns.

Second Person In China Dies From H5N1 Avian Influenza Virus

A second person in China who contracted the bird flu virus died on Sunday, reported the official Xinhua news agency.