By Alexandra Sifferlin, TIME.com updated 10:21 AM EDT, Wed June 12, 2013 A new study shows childhood cancer survivors may be more likely to have chronic diseases. STORY HIGHLIGHTS A study shows a majority of childhood cancer survivors have chronic… Read More ›
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Mutation altering stability of surface molecule in acid enables H5N1 infection of mammals
Contact: Jim Sliwa jsliwa@asmusa.org 202-942-9297 American Society for Microbiology A single mutation in the H5N1 avian influenza virus that affects the pH at which the hemagglutinin surface protein is activated simultaneously reduces its capacity to infect ducks and enhances its… Read More ›
Protein enhances lethality of influenza virus – PB1-F2
Contact: Nancy Wampler nwampler@cell.com 617-386-2121 Cell Press Clues from the past may influence preparations for the future Often called the most devastating epidemic in the recorded history of the world, the 1918 influenza virus pandemic was responsible for more than… Read More ›
St. Jude develops vaccine against potential pandemic influenza virus H5N1 using reverse genetics (Using H1N1, requested repost 2003)
Contact: Bonnie Cameron bonnie.cameron@stjude.org 901-495-4815 St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Special modification of reverse genetics created at St. Jude allowed vaccine to be custom-made within weeks of emergence of virus (MEMPHIS, TENN.–April 2, 2003) Scientists at St. Jude Children’s Research… Read More ›
Engineering Evil 