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'Deadly Dozen' Reports Diseases Worsened By Climate Change
A new report lists 12
pathogens that could spread
into new regions as a result
of climate change, with
potential impacts to both
human and wildlife health
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Bird Diversity Lessens Human Exposure To West Nile Virus
This one's for the birds. A
study by biologists shows
that the more diverse a bird
population is in an area,
the less chance humans have
of exposure to West Nile
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Substance Found In Fruits And Vegetables Reduces Likelihood Of The Flu
Mice given quercetin, a
naturally occurring
substance found in fruits
and vegetables, were less
likely to contract the flu.
... > full story
Protein Structure Discovery Opens Door For Drugs To Fight Bird Flu, Other Influenza Epidemics
Researchers have reported a
discovery that could help
scientists develop drugs to
fight the much-feared bird
flu and other virulent
... > full story
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DNA-based Vaccine Shows Promise Against Avian Flu
October 5, 2008 — Though it has fallen from the headlines, a global pandemic caused by bird flu still has the United States' Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on high alert. Yet, to date, the only vaccines ... > full story -
Naturally Occurring 'Protective RNA' Used To Develop New Antiviral Against Influenza
September 30, 2008 — Researchers have developed a new antiviral using naturally occurring influenza virus "protecting virus" that may defend against any influenza A virus in any animal ... > full story -
New Vaccine Element Could Generate Better Protection From Avian Influenza
September 24, 2008 — Current vaccines for influenza provide protection against specific seasonal influenza A strains and their close relatives, but not against more distant seasonal influenza A viruses and new avian ... > full story -
'Flu Vaccination' Protects Bacteria Against Virus
August 15, 2008 — Bacteria – like people animals and plants – can become infected by a virus. Researchers have now unravelled a mechanism with which bacteria can defend themselves for a longer period ... > full story -
Pandemic Potential Of H9N2 Avian Influenza Viruses
August 14, 2008 — Since their introduction into land-based birds in 1988, H9N2 avian influenza A viruses have caused multiple human infections and become endemic in domestic poultry in Eurasia. This particular ... > full story -
Measures To Limit Effects Of Pandemic Flu On Nursing Homes
July 24, 2008 — The greatest danger in a pandemic flu outbreak is that it could spread quickly and devastate a broad swath of people across the United States before there is much of a chance to react. Now, ... > full story -
Primary Sensor That Detects Stomach Viruses Discovered
July 22, 2008 — Scientists have identified the primary immune sensor that detects the presence of stomach viruses in the body. They show that the sensor -- a protein called MDA-5 -- triggers an immune response that ... > full story -
Booster Vaccination May Help With Possible Future Avian Influenza Pandemic
July 18, 2008 — New evidence suggests that a booster vaccination against H5N1 avian influenza given years after initial vaccination with a different strain may prove useful in controlling a potential future ... > full story -
Detecting Flu Viruses In Remote Areas Of The World
July 17, 2008 — Researchers are reporting an advance in the quest for a fast, sensitive test to detect flu viruses -- one that requires no refrigeration and can be used in remote areas of the world where new flu ... > full story -
Birds Have A Good Sense Of Smell
July 16, 2008 — Sight and hearing are the most important senses for birds -- this is at least the received wisdom. By studying bird DNA, however, researchers have now provided genetic evidence that many bird species ... > full story
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