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Significant Breakthrough in HSV Understanding
A vaccine for herpes? Researchers discover immune cells that suppress HSV-2 infection By Loren Grush Published May 08, 2013 FoxNews.com… Original post on hnews.us Comments on reddit.com
Engineered spider protein used for anti-venom vaccine against ‘brown recluse’
New approach to act as model for the development of non-toxic vaccines against Loxosceles spider venoms, say researchers in the journal Vaccine. Original post on elsevierconnect.com Comments on reddit.com
Devil Dispatch: MHC the Key to Contagious Cancer Vaccine? – Endless Forms
The contagious cancer currently ripping through Tasmanian devil (Sarcophilus harrisii) populations has captivated public attention and imagination. The reasons for this are understandable. First, in a world where cancer kills 7.6 million people every year, just the idea of tumor cells that can be passed along between individuals like a cold or flu is a horrific notion to contemplate—a concept… Original post on scilogs.com Comments on reddit.com
New study finds no link between ‘too many vaccines’ and autism
A new study adds to years of research showing that childhood vaccines do not cause autism, despite worries among a growing number of parents that their young children receive “too many vaccines.” Researchers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention co … Original post on nbcnews.com Comments on reddit.com
Large study finds no vaccine link to nerve disorder
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – In a review of data covering 13 years and millions of patients, researchers found no evidence of a link between being vaccinated against tetanus, hepatitis, pneumonia or flu, Original post on reuters.com Comments on reddit.com
Needle-less Vaccines Trial Set To Start
New invention could get life-saving vaccines to children around the world immeasurably cheaper, faster and without using needles. Original post on brisbanetimes.com.au Comments on reddit.com
New Vaccine-Design Approach Targets HIV and Other Fast-Mutating Viruses
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Number Of Early Childhood Vaccines Not Linked To Autism: Shots
A government study of the medical records of 1,000 kids found no correlation between the number of vaccines a child received and his or her risk of autism spectrum disorder. Experts hope the finding will allay some parents who worry that many vaccines on one day or in the first two years of life may lead to autism. Original post on npr.org Comments on reddit.com
Journal of Pediatrics – Editorial
False memories prime immune system for future attacks – health – 15 February 2013
Exposing our bodies to vaccines based on benign microbes could promote immunity to much nastier but totally different diseases Original post on newscientist.com Comments on reddit.com
Insight: Evidence grows for narcolepsy link to GSK swine flu shot
STOCKHOLM (Reuters) – Emelie Olsson is plagued by hallucinations and nightmares. When she wakes up, she’s often paralyzed, unable to breathe properly or call for help. During the day she can barely stay Original post on reuters.com Comments on reddit.com
Designer bacteria may lead to better vaccines
Researchers at The University of Texas at Austin have developed a menu of 61 new strains of genetically engineered bacteria that may improve the efficacy of vaccines for diseases such as flu, pertussis, cholera and HPV. Original post on phys.org Comments on reddit.com
Flu Deaths Reach Epidemic Level, but May Be at Peak
Officials from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention were not alarmed, urging Americans to continue to get flu shots, which they acknowledged were not completely effective. Original post on nytimes.com Comments on reddit.com
Soaring cost of military drugs could hurt budget – www.statesman.com
Last year, the Pentagon spent more on pills, injections and vaccines than it did on Black Hawk helicopters, Abrams tanks, Hercules C-130 cargo planes and Patriot missiles — combined. Original post on statesman.com Comments on reddit.com
New Vaccine Against Methamphetamine Drug Addiction Shows Promising Results
Hepatitis E vaccine debuts: Nature News – Comment
Success of Chinese biotech partnership raises hopes for prevention of overlooked diseases. Original post on nature.com Comments on reddit.com
Revolutionary breast cancer vaccine 100% effective in mice: awaits human trials
Cleveland Clinic Research, Dr. VInce Tuohy has developed a breast cancer vaccine that has proven 100 percent effective in three animal models. Needs 6 million dollars to test on women. Original post on wndu.com Comments on reddit.com
Can BCG TB Vaccine Stop Type 1 Diabetes?
A tiny phase 1 clinical trial suggests that repeated doses of the 80-year-old BCG tuberculosis vaccine may halt the abnormal immune responses behind type 1 diabetes, allowing insulin-producing cells to regenerate. Original post on webmd.com Comments on reddit.com
Universität Tübingen – NewsFullview-Landingpage
Viele Studenten studieren an der Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen in Baden-Württemberg an verschiedenen Fakultäten. Lehre und Forschung auf höchstem Niveau werden sowohl im Wintersemester als auch im Sommersemester an der Universität Tübingen angeboten. Neben Bachelor, Master, Lehramt und Diplomstudiengängen gibt es in der Universitätsstadt Tübingen auch Promotionen und Staatsexamen. Der zentrale Bereich der Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen erstreckt sich über die Wilhelmstrasse. Angebote wie der Hochschulsport und die Kinderuni bereichern das studentische Leben. Die Universitätskliniken – UKT – haben eine lange Tradition. Neben berühmten Persönlichkeiten wie Walter Jens und Joseph Ratzinger die an der Universität unterrichteten, hat Hans Küng hier seine berühmte Stiftung Weltethos ins Leben gerufen. Original post on uni-tuebingen.de Comments on reddit.com
Wolters Kluwer Health
Girls denied cervical cancer jab – UK news – The Guardian
Scientists see AIDS vaccine within reach after decades – Reuters
CHICAGO (Reuters) – At an ill-fated press conference in 1984, U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Margaret Heckler boldly predicted an effective AIDS vaccine would be available within just two years.But Original post on reuters.com Comments on reddit.com
Sun News: HPV vaccine reduces infection risk in teens, whether theyre immunized or not: Study – StumbleUpon
SunNewsNetwork.ca uses video, photos, and interactive tools to cover Canada’s national and international news, politics, and varying opinions. Original post on stumbleupon.com Comments on reddit.com
New Vaccine Prevents Weight Gain And Stimulates Weight Loss
Hope for Quitters? A New Nicotine Vaccine May Be on the Way – Healthland – TIME.com
Researchers are getting closer to developing a vaccine that could help protect people from the addictiveness of nicotine. The novel vaccine, which has so far been tested only in mice, prompts the body to manufacture an antibody that is attracted to nicotine. Original post on time.com Comments on digg.com
HPV vaccine ban by Calgary bishop putting girls’ lives at risk, doctors say – News – National Post
Advocacy group pushing Roman Catholic schools in Calgary to allow girls to be immunized against sexually transmitted virus that causes cervical cancer Original post on nationalpost.com Comments on reddit.com
Alzheimer’s vaccine trial a success – Startpage – Karolinska Institutet
Who Is To Blame When A Robotic Car Crashes? – Popular Science
‘Universal’ cancer vaccine developed – Telegraph
A vaccine that can train cancer patients’ own bodies to seek out and destroy tumour cells has been developed by scientists. Original post on telegraph.co.uk Comments on digg.com