News tagged with viral disease


New drug stimulates immune system to kill infected cells in animal model of hepatitis B infection

A novel drug developed by Gilead Sciences and tested in an animal model at the Texas Biomedical Research Institute in San Antonio suppresses hepatitis B virus infection by stimulating the immune system and inducing loss of ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Apr 26, 2013 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Why climate change is causing upset stomachs in Europe

Much has been said about the effect of climate change, but little is known about its impact of water-related health issues. Scientists are now suggesting that greater quantities of rainfall and bigger storms ...

Health created Apr 30, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 1

Synthetic derivatives of THC may weaken HIV-1 infection to enhance antiviral therapies

A new use for compounds related in composition to the active ingredient in marijuana may be on the horizon: a new research report published in the Journal of Leukocyte Biology shows that compounds that stimulate the cannab ...

HIV & AIDS created Apr 30, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0