viruses
Setback For Dengue-Blocking Mosquito Trial In Vietnam
A project to introduce mosquitoes that could potentially block dengue virus on an island off Vietnam has run into an early hurdle.
Herbal Drug For Dengue Stirs Debate
A controversial herbal drug for dengue has been making rounds on the internet, but some scientists have questioned any such claims as unsubstantiated.
Genetic Marker Predicts Severity Of H7N9 Flu, Study
Researchers have discovered a genetic marker that can accurately predict which patients will experience more severe H7N9 flu.
Antiviral Therapy For Hep C Improved Diabetes Outcomes
Research from Taiwan has shown that antiviral therapy for hepatitis C virus improved kidney and cardiovascular outcomes for patients with diabetes.
Influenza Virus Breaks Through Protective Mucus Net During Infection
Researchers have shown how influenza A viruses snip through a protective mucus net to both infect respiratory cells and later cut their way out to infect other cells.
Study: China Should Consider National Flu Vaccination Plan
Scientists suggest that China should tailor its influenza vaccination strategies to account for its three distinct flu regions.
Traditional Japanese Pickle Called Suguki May Protect Against Flu
Bacteria found in a traditional Japanese pickle can prevent infection by the flu virus in mice, according to a new study.
Men-Only Hepatitis B Mutation Explains Higher Cancer Rates
A mutation in the hepatitis B virus (HBV) that appears only in men could explain why HBV-infected men have much higher liver cancer rates.
Adimmune To Begin Phase III Flu Vaccine Trials In China
Taiwanese vaccine maker Adimmune Corp has received approval from the Chinese government to start Phase III clinical trials of its flu vaccine in China.
