Squashing Malaria: Advances in Research and Prevention [Slide Show] Nov 14, 2009
"It's important for us to have an arsenal of control methods," said George Dimopoulos, an associate professor of molecular and immunology at JHMRI, at the summit ... "There are political situations in the world today where one can't go in and set up a hospital," said Gregory Glass, a professor of epidemiology and of molecular microbiology and immunology at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. (Scientific American)
Thoughtful words help couples stay fighting fit Nov 14, 2009
Using data collected by Janice K. Kiecolt-Glaser, distinguished university professor, S. Robert Davis Chair of Medicine and professor of psychiatry and psychology, Ohio State University College of Medicine; and Ronald Glaser, director, Institute for Behavioral Medicine Research, Kathryn rt Mitchell Chair in Medicine and professor of molecular virology, immunology and medical genetics, the researchers looked at levels of Il-6 and TNF-alpha in 42 married heterosexual couples both before and after... (EurekAlert!)
Pitt researcher spreads word on diabetes prevention Nov 14, 2009
Current research in immunology that's taking place in Pittsburgh gives her hope. The research centers around creating and re-creating beta cells to treat or cure type 1 diabetes. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Shape Of Things To Come: Structure Of HIV Coat Could Lead To New Drugs Nov 14, 2009
D., all of the Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. The research was funded by the National Institutes of Health. (Science Daily)
Stem Cells: Scientists Successfully Reprogram Blood Cells Nov 13, 2009
The study included the collaboration of other researchers at Cincinnati Children's, including the divisions of Human Genetics, Bone Marrow Transplantation and Immunology and Department of Pediatrics at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. The study was funded by the National Institutes of Health and a grant from the University Research Council at the University of Cincinnati. (Science Daily)
How to stay healthy during flu season Nov 13, 2009
"Washing your hands is the best way to fight viruses and germs if you do it properly," says Philip Tierno, PhD, director of clinical microbiology and immunology at New York University and author of "The Secret Life of Germs: What They Are, Why We Need Them, and How We Can Protect Ourselves Against Them.". Soap the top and bottom of your hands (including under your nails) for as long as it would take you to sing "Happy Birthday" twice, says Tierno. (MSNBC -- Health)
7.5 million ($12.6 million) collaborations lead UK research community's response to H1N1 pandemic Nov 12, 2009
" The four major research projects are: FLUWATCH Principal Investigator: Dr Andrew Hayward, UCL 2.1 million An extension of the existing FluWatch surveillance programme, this study will follow a cohort of 10,000 individuals from 4,000 households to look at duration and severity of symptoms, access to care and treatment, effectiveness of anti-virals, uptake and effectiveness of the pandemic vaccine delivered through NHS and population behaviour changes through the pandemic and during illness.... (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
CombiMatrix Corporation Reports Third Quarter 2009 Financial Results Nov 12, 2009
D. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and completed the William McLendon Clinical Immunology Fellowship at the University of North Carolina Hospitals, Chapel Hill. He served as Director of Scientific Affairs, Director of Flow Cytometry and Director of Anatomic Pathology at US LABS and Scientific Director - Division of Immunology at AmeriPath Specialty Laboratories. (Primezone Releases)
Heating, Air-Conditioning And Carpets May Be Hazardous To Your Health Nov 12, 2009
11, 2009) Damp environments, poorly maintained heating and air-conditioning systems and carpeting may contribute to poor indoor air quality, according to experts at the annual meeting of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) in Miami Beach, Fla. Americans spend about 90 percent of their time indoors, where they are repeatedly exposed to indoor allergens and airborne particles that can lead to respiratory symptoms and conditions. (Science Daily)
Gut Bacteria Might Be Making People Fat Nov 12, 2009
"They also showed that the microbiota passes from generation to generation," said Jun Sun, an assistant professor of microbiology and immunology at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry in New York. "This raises the question of whether we can pass microbiota from mothers to children, and the answer seems to be yes.". (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Sinus Rinses May Do More Harm Than Good Nov 11, 2009
"They dropped to three per year." Nsouli is a clinical professor of pediatrics and allergy/immunology at Georgetown University School of Medicine and director of Watergate Allergy a Centers, in Washington D.C. ... SOURCES: Talal Nsouli, M.D., clinical professor, pediatrics and allergy, immunology, Georgetown University School of Medicine, and director, Watergate Allergy a Centers, Washington D.C.; Jordan S. Josephson, sinus specialist, Lenox Hill Hospital, New York City; Michael J. Bergstein,... (MEDLINEplus)
Sanofi-Aventis on hunt for Boston partners Nov 11, 2009
The drug company, which has about 98,000 employees worldwide and rang up sales of $37 billion in 2008, has focused its core business in the fields of oncology, immunology, and inflammation. But with US patents expiring on some of its best-selling traditional drugs, such as the heart pill Plavix, it has been eager to expand into the more complex treatments developed by biotech companies as well as into territories outside the United States and Europe. (Boston Globe)
FDA-approved Drugs Eliminate, Prevent Cervical Cancer In Mice Nov 11, 2009
21, 2005) Researchers at The University of Queensland's (UQ) Centre for Immunology and Cancer Research (CICR), based at the Princess Alexandra Hospital, have pioneered a new approach for the treatment of. (Jan. (Science Daily)
Is it a food allergy or intolerance? Nov 9, 2009
A study just published in the Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology finds that while most of us are aware that a food allergy can be fatal and can easily recognize the symptoms, a majority of Americans can't tell the difference between a food allergy and food intolerance, and don't understand the treatment options available. It might not seem like that big of an issue, but food allergies can be extremely serious, even fatal, while food intolerance simply causes discomfort. (MSNBC -- Health)
Medford resident Harleen Kaur, MD, joins medical staff at Winchester Hospital Nov 8, 2009
Previously, Kaur was an internal medicine primary care observer at Jacobi Medical Center in the Bronx, N.Y., and a research assistant in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx. To learn more, visit www. (Medford Transcript, MA)
Pandemic Flu Vaccine Campaigns May Be Undermined By Coincidental Medical Events Nov 7, 2009
Also contributing to the research article were: the National Institute of Health and Welfare, Helsinki, Finland; the Center for Vaccinology and Neonatal Immunology, Department of Pediatrics, University of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland; Institute for Vaccine Safety, Department of International Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore; Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Pediatrics, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada; Vaccine Safety Section,... (Science Daily)
Pathogen protection and virulence: Dark side of fungal membrane protein revealed Nov 7, 2009
Said Lawrence: "This transdisciplinary project has involved bioinformatics, functional genomics, molecular biology, biochemistry, plant pathology, immunology, and medical mycology. We first discovered the gene encoding TmpL by computational screening and analysis of the A. brassicicola genome at VBI. Further investigation of the tmpL sequence and functional genomics analysis has allowed us to build up a picture of what the protein may look like in many filamentous fungi.". Dr. Biswarup... (EurekAlert!)
Key Player Identified In Cascade That Leads To Hypertension-related Kidney Damage Nov 6, 2009
"We think that endothelin somehow causes an increase in T cells which results in renal injury which makes the hypertension worse and harder to control," says Dr. Karthik Krishnan, an MCG allergy/immunology fellow who presents the findings during the 2009 American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Annual Meeting Nov. 5-9 in Miami. Dr. Krishnan was honored with one of three Clement von Pirquet Awards for best scientific paper in allergy/immunology presented by fellows-in-training at the... (Science Daily)
New HPV Vaccine Might Stop Vulvar Cancer in Its Tracks Nov 6, 2009
"This shows that it is possible to vaccinate against chronic disease, as well as treat HPV-induced premalignance," added study co-author Sjoerd H. van der Burg, of the experimental cancer immunology and therapy section at the Leiden University Medical Center in the Netherlands and ISA Pharmaceuticals, which helped fund the study and has licensed the patent for the vaccine from Leiden University Medical Center ... D., Experimental Cancer Immunology and Therapy, Leiden University Medical Center,... (MEDLINEplus)
CTI Clinical buys German CRO Nov 5, 2009
The primary therapeutic focus of CRS has been immunology and oncology, which complements our critically ill population expertise well. CTI also looks forward to maintaining and developing the business relationships CRS has established and maintained for nearly a decade through its operations across Europe. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
Human Papillomavirus Vaccine for Cancer Prevention Nov 5, 2009
From the Departments of Immunology (O.J.F.) and Obstetrics and Gynecology (R.P.E.), University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh. This article has been cited by other articles. (New England Journal of Medicine)
Health Tip: Have a Food Allergy? Nov 5, 2009
The American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology offers this list of possibilities. Skin that itches, turns red or develops a rash. (MEDLINEplus)
New Insights Into Australia's Unique Platypus Nov 5, 2009
The published papers represent a wide range of monotreme research, from genome to field biology, population genetics and captive breeding, evolution to immunology, venom, sperm and milk in both the platypus and echidna. "I expect these results to make a major impact in the field of monotreme research and mammal evolution," Dr Gr. (Science Daily)
Personal hygiene 1st line of defense Nov 4, 2009
Health is the more common state, according to David Stock, a professor of microbiology and immunology at Stetson University. "How often do you declare yourself to be sick? If it's more than two weeks out of the year, that's uncommon," Stock said. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Common Pain Relievers May Dilute Power Of Flu Shots Nov 4, 2009
D., professor of Environmental Medicine, Microbiology and Immunology, and of Pediatrics, has been studying this issue for years and recently presented his latest findings to an international conference on inflammatory diseases ... Phipps and colleagues also demonstrated that timing of the administration of pain relievers is important as well, according to the study published earlier this year in the journal Cellular Immunology ... URMC co-investigators on the study in Cellular Immunology... (Science Daily)
Smokers with common autoimmune disorder at higher risk for skin damage Nov 3, 2009
" ### Dr. Christian A. Pineau is a researcher in the RI-MUHC Musculoskeletal Disorders Axis, as well as co-director of the Lupus and Vasculitis clinic at the MUHC. He is also the Rheumatology Program Director and Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine at the McGill University Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Sasha Bernatsky is a researcher in the RI-MUHC Musculoskeletal Disorders Axis, a physician in the Rheumatology Division and a member of the Clinical Epidemiology Division at the MUHC. She... (EurekAlert!)
China's Research Output More Than Doubled Since 2004, Thomson Reuters Study Reveals Nov 2, 2009
Looking toward the future, rapid growth can be seen in agricultural sciences and life sciences fields such as immunology, microbiology, and molecular biology and genetics. -- The USA stands out in terms of collaboration with China. (Canada Newswire)
Three schools close due to illness Nov 1, 2009
I assume that with your extended ability to copy/paste from a tinfoil-hat website, you must be sporting at LEAST and undergraduate degree in Pharmacolgy, Immunology, Biochemistry, Epidemiology or, dare I need say it, Medicine. The vaccines you list don't have a virus in them, only fragments of viral protien, DNA/RNA. It's NOT POSSIBLE for a vaccine to cause someone to "Become a carrier". (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Helper T Cell's Effect Raises Possibility Of Cellular Therapy, Vaccine Development Oct 31, 2009
D., professor in M. D. Anderson's Department of Immunology ... D., and Tomohide Yamazaki, all of the Department of Immunology; Pawel Muranski, M.D., and Nicholas Restifo, M.D., both of the National Cancer Institute of the National Institutes of Health; Sijie Lu, Ph. (Science Daily)
Asthma and H1N1: Here's what to do Oct 29, 2009
Richard Gower, M.D., the president of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, says about 25 million people in the United States have the chronic lung condition, including 8 million children. Asthma is sort of an accident waiting to happen. (CNN)
Depressed Pregnant Women Could Be At Higher Risk For Severe Response To Flu Infection Oct 29, 2009
Co-authors of both studies were Albert Franco of Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, N.C.; Jay Iams of Ohio State's Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine; and Ronald Glaser of Ohio State's Institute for Behavioral Medicine Research (IBMR), Department of Molecular Virology, Immunology and Medical Genetics (MVIMG) and Department of Internal Medicine. John Sheridan of the IBMR, MVIMG and the Division of Oral Biology was an additional co-author of the flu study. (Science Daily)
Diet And Intestinal Bacteria Linked To Healthier Immune Systems Oct 29, 2009
"The role of nutrition and gut intestinal bacteria in immune responses is an exciting new topic in immunology, and recent findings including our own open up new possibilities to explore causes as well as new treatments for inflammatory diseases such as asthma," said Professor Mackay. 1. (Science Daily)
Association between Susceptibility to Fungal Infections and a Mutation in CARD9 Oct 29, 2009
Address reprint requests to Dr. Grimbacher at the Department of Immunology and Molecular Pathology, Royal Free Hospital and University College London, Pond St., London NW3 2QG, United Kingdom, or at b.grimbacher{at}ucl. ac. (New England Journal of Medicine)
Human Dectin-1 Deficiency and Mucocutaneous Fungal Infections Oct 29, 2009
From the Department of Internal Medicine and the Nijmegen Institute for Infection, Inflammation, and Immunity (B.F., G.F., T.S.P., L.J., T.J., K.V., L.M., L.A.B.J., J.W.M.M., B.J.K., M.G.N.); the Department of Tumor Immunology and the Nijmegen Center for Molecular Life Sciences (A.B.S., A.C., G.J.A.); and the Center for Molecular and Biomolecular Informatics, Nijmegen Center for Molecular Life Sciences (H.V., G.V.) all at Radboud University Nijmegen, Nijmegen; the Complex Genetics Section,... (New England Journal of Medicine)
Dendritic Cells Spark Smoldering Inflammation In Smokers' Lungs Oct 29, 2009
In previous work, Dr. Farrah Kheradmand, associate professor of medicine -- pulmonary and immunology at BCM, and colleagues had shown that T-helper cells and some enzymes in the lung destroyed tissue in the lungs of emphysema patients ... She and fellow senior author Dr. David Corry, professor of medicine -- pulmonary and immunology, and her colleagues used lung tissue taken from emphysema patients who were undergoing surgery anyway to determine which cells are present and their functions in the... (Science Daily)
High cost of feral cats (7) Oct 29, 2009
net wrote on Oct 28, 2009 10:39 PM:" And another thing-----from The World of Micobiology and Immunology on the issue of Toxoplasmosis it is stated that "cattle, sheep or other livestock can also excrete a form of the protozoan known as an oocyst. Although oocysts are not capable of producing an infection, they are important because they act to preserve the infectious capability of the protozoan during exposure to inhospitable environments. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Scientists use world's fastest supercomputer to create the largest HIV evolutionary tree Oct 28, 2009
LOS ALAMOS, New Mexico, October 27, 2009 Supporting Los Alamos National Laboratory's role in the international Center for HIV/AIDS Vaccine Immunology (CHAVI) consortium, researchers are using the Roadrunner supercomputer to analyze vast quantities of genetic sequences from HIV infected people in the hope of zeroing in on possible vaccine target areas. Physicist Tanmoy Bhattacharya and HIV researcher Bette Korber have used samples taken by CHAVI across the globe from both chronic and acute HIV... (EurekAlert!)
Natural Treatments for Ear Infectio... Oct 28, 2009
al., European Annals of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, 2005 Feb. 37(2). The copyright of the article Natural Treatments for Ear Infections in is owned by. (Suite101.com)
Trick-or-Treat but Hold the Wheat? Oct 27, 2009
Dr. Amal Assa'ad, professor of pediatrics in the division of allergy and immunology at says most children with have at least three allergies, but often kids will outgrow their sensitivity. "It's well-known that egg and cow is often outgrown, but it may take up to the age of 15 years to do that. Peanut allergy as well has been established to be outgrown, maybe 20 percent of children do this," said Assad. (ABC News)
RI tracking swine flu through electronic records Oct 27, 2009
Andrew Pekosz, an associate professor of microbiology and immunology at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, said it makes sense to give states another vehicle for monitoring the illness, but cautioned that there could be inherent gaps in the data. Assuming, for instance, that doctors are following federal guidelines and being conservative in their distribution of Tamiflu, the data could potentially underreport the actual number of people sick with flu, Pekosz said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
HALLOWEEN CANDY: It's not how much kids eat but how often Oct 27, 2009
"Candy products frequently include ingredients like peanuts, tree nuts, milk and egg, some of the most common food allergens in children," Dr. Jacqueline A. Pongracic, an official with the Milwaukee-based American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, said in a news release issued by the organization. "Peanuts and tree nuts are common causes of severe, life-threatening reactions, and children and their parents need to be aware of this and check ingredients for all treats. This can be... (USA Today -- News)
Smilow Cancer Hospital Set To Open Monday In New Haven Oct 26, 2009
Yale, meanwhile, is creating a cancer biology institute on its West Campus in , which will focus on basic research on topics including cancer cells, immunology and drug development. Once it's fully operational early next year, Smilow, which is attached to Yale- New Haven Hospital, will have 168 beds, 12 operating rooms, outpatient treatment rooms, a specialized women's cancer center and a rooftop healing garden with a stream. (FOX61, CT)
Obama Declares Swine Flu A National Emergency Oct 26, 2009
"I think the term emergency declaration sounds more dramatic than it really is," said Dr. Peter Hotez, a research professor and chairman of the Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Tropical Medicine at George Washington University. "It's largely an administrative move that's more preemptive ..." He said such a step would give emergency rooms and hospitals the flexibility they need. (Click2Houston, TX)
Immune System Quirk Could Lead To Effective Tularemia Vaccine Oct 25, 2009
D., assistant professor of pediatrics and immunology at the School of Medicine and an immunologist at Children's Hospital. Until now, scientists thought that eliciting a strong immune response to clear the infection would only require activation of a cytokine protein called interferon gamma (IFN-gamma). (Science Daily)
EU approves Schering-Plough, Merck merger Oct 25, 2009
In general, the merger between Schering-Plough and Merck will enable the combined entity to have a more diverse portfolio across important therapeutic areas, including cardiovascular, respiratory, oncology, neuroscience, infectious disease, immunology, women s health and other areas. Top-selling products of both companies will come under one umbrella following the merger. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
Selenium deficiency impairs host innate immune response and induces susceptibility to Listeria monocytogenes infection Oct 24, 2009
BMC Immunology 2009, 10:55doi:10. 1186/1471-2172-10-55. (BioMed Central)
* Taiwan News Quick Take Oct 24, 2009
Yang won the prize for his outstanding achievements in the research and development of immunology, oral vaccines and prevention of viral infections in grouper aquaculture, the university spokesman said. TWAS is an international organization based in Trieste, Italy, that promotes scientific excellence for sustainable development in developing countries around the world. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Business digest: Owen-Ames-Kimball completes addition Oct 24, 2009
- Dr. Charles Camisa, Riverchase Dermatology, dermatology and dermatological immunology, relocated from Naples. - Dr. James E. Kursch, Total Senior Mobile Physicians, family medicine and geriatrics, serving Lee County patients since 2006. (The News-Press -- Business)
Feds give UNC $2.5M to mull STD vaccines Oct 24, 2009
The Southeastern STI Cooperative Research Center will be directed by Fred Sparling, a professor of medicine and microbiology and immunology at UNC.. The five-year award will support the work of collaborating groups at UNC, Emory, Virginia Commonwealth and Duke universities, as well as the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences in Bethesda, Md. (Raleigh Triangle Business Journal, NC)
Team led by Scripps Research and UC San Diego scientists reveals secrets of drought resistance Oct 23, 2009
Scripps Research is internationally recognized for its discoveries in immunology, molecular and cellular biology, chemistry, neurosciences, autoimmune, cardiovascular, and infectious diseases, and synthetic vaccine development. Established in its current configuration in 1961, it employs approximately 3,000 scientists, postdoctoral fellows, scientific and other technicians, doctoral degree graduate students, and administrative and technical support personnel. (EurekAlert!)
Damaging Inflammatory Response Could Hinder Spinal Cord Repair Oct 23, 2009
"If these pro-inflammatory macrophages are a big part of the reason cells are dying, and we can figure out how to shut off that death cascade that they start, we might be able to minimize the amount of tissue damage," said senior study author Phillip Popovich, a professor of neuroscience and molecular virology, immunology and medical genetics at Ohio State University ... Popovich conducted the work with postdoctoral researchers Kristina Kigerl and John Gensel, and research scientist Daniel... (Science Daily)
Study Shows How Normal Cells Influence Tumor Growth Oct 22, 2009
"Our findings reveal a new role for this gene in the tumor environment, which could lead to entirely new treatments for breast cancer and perhaps other solid tumors using agents that target cells surrounding the tumor, as well as the cancer cells themselves," says co-principal investigator Gustavo Leone, associate professor of molecular virology, immunology and medical genetics at the Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center-Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research... (Science Daily)
SIU faculty gets $2.6M in stimulus grants Oct 22, 2009
Edward Gershburg, assistant professor of medical microbiology, immunology and cell biology, Definition of Structural Organization and Enzymology of the EBV Protein Kinase, $63,682 ... William Halford, associate professor of medical microbiology, immunology and cell biology, Development of an Effective Genital Herpes Vaccine, $400,125. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
The first men and women from the Canary Islands were Berbers Oct 22, 2009
Researchers from the University of La Laguna (ULL), the Institute of Pathology and Molecular Immunology from the University of Porto (Portugal) and the Institute of Legal Medicine from the University of Santiago de Compostela (USC) have studied the Y chromosome from human dental remains from the Canary Islands, and have determined the origin and evolution of paternal lineages from the pre-Hispanic era to the present day. To date, only mitochondrial DNA has been studied, which merely reflects the... (EurekAlert!)
Elements of Choosing A Nursing Prog... Oct 22, 2009
Do you want to practice in highly specialized areas such as immunology or oncology. Check the course listing of the training centers that you are considering to determine what educational opportunities in your chosen areas you will receive. (Suite101.com)
Combimatrix Molecular Diagnostics Strengthens Management Team Oct 21, 2009
He served as Director of Scientific Affairs, Director of Flow Cytometry and Director of Anatomic Pathology at US LABS and Scientific Director - Division of Immunology at AmeriPath Specialty Laboratories ... D. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and completed the William McLendon Clinical Immunology Fellowship at the University of North Carolina Hospitals, Chapel Hill. (Primezone Releases)
Novavax, partner to test H1N1 vaccine Oct 21, 2009
Maria Allende, a former MedImmune vaccines executive who joined Novavax last year as its executive director of clinical research and immunology, will take Heaton s place and is currently in Mexico City supervising the start of the trials. After shooting up as much as 8 percent Tuesday morning, Novavax (NASDAQ: NVAX) shares by late afternoon were up 12 cents apiece, or a little more than 3 percent, to $3. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
Glucosamine Fails Osteoarthritis Test Oct 21, 2009
In this new study, Dr. C. Kent Kwoh, professor of medicine and epidemiology in the university's division of rheumatology and clinical immunology, had 201 people with mild to moderate knee pain randomly assigned to receive glucosamine or placebo ... The result of the study is "not surprising," said Dr. Carlos Lozada, an associate professor of rheumatology and immunology at the University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine, who was familiar with the study. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Stanford study identifies cellular mechanism that causes lupuslike symptoms in mice Oct 19, 2009
Other Stanford contributors to the study are: co-first authors Justin Odegaard, MD, a resident in pathology, and Christine Morel, former research assistant, who is now a graduate student at Baylor University in Texas; Julia Mwangi, endocrinology research assistant; Jose Heredia, PhD, a postdoctoral scholar; MD/PhD student Roberto Ricardo-Gonzalez; Sharon Goh, an immunology graduate student; Alex Red Eagle, an MD/PhD genetics student; Jennifer Awakuni, former undergraduate student; Lawrence... (EurekAlert!)
Maternal HIV-1 treatment protects against transmission to newborns Oct 17, 2009
Articles in JID include research results from microbiology, immunology, epidemiology, and related disciplines. It is published under the auspices of the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA). (EurekAlert!)
Pfizer on track for speedy research alignment Oct 17, 2009
Dolsten will run eight units, including ones focused on vaccine research, inflammation and immunology, correcting genetic defects and repairing damaged tissue. Other units will create drugs by using specific types of biotechnology, from disrupting the pathways involved in specific diseases to targeting the messages sent by RNA, the genetic material inside cells that tells them what proteins to make. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
Do Three Meals A Day Keep Fungi Away? Oct 16, 2009
D., chair and professor of microbiology & immunology at Einstein. Dr. Casadevall conducted the study in conjunction with Vincent A. Robert of the Utrecht, Netherlands-based Fungal Biodiversity Center, also known as Centraalbureau voor Schimmelcultures. (Science Daily)
Researchers Identify Workings Of L-form Bacteria Oct 16, 2009
"Our study provides new insight about the molecular basis of L-form bacteria, which was not previously known," said Ying Zhang, MD, PhD, senior author of the study and professor in the Bloomberg School's W. Harry Feinstone Department of Molecular Microbiology and Immunology. "These findings establish the framework for future research on how the identified genes and pathways interact leading to L-forms. They also have important implications for understanding the emergence of antibiotic resistance... (Science Daily)
A Man with Progressive Dyspnea Oct 15, 2009
From the Pulmonary and Critical Care Unit and the Center for Immunology and Inflammatory Diseases, Department of Medicine (A.M.T.), and the Departments of Radiology (A.S.) and Pathology (E.J.M.), Massachusetts General Hospital; and the Departments of Medicine (A.M.T.), Radiology (A.S.), and Pathology (E.J.M.), Harvard Medical School. . (New England Journal of Medicine)
Elderly Immune System Needs A Boost: Older Cancer Sufferers Need Treatments Tailored To Their Aging Immune Systems Oct 15, 2009
His findings1 have just been published in the latest issue of Springer s journal Cancer Immunology, Immunotherapy ... Cancer Immunology Immunotherapy, 2009; 58 (12): 1979 DOI. (Science Daily)
