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   

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   

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   

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   

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   

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