Infectious Diseases – News and Features

Study shows the lung stem cells was an important target of SARS viruses in a "Decapitation Strike" like attack toward against lungs.

Study shows that a 'suicide' gene can be used to cut short rejection reactions following stem cell transplants.

Researchers find that a defect in the Ly108 gene causes immune cells called B-cells to attack the body’s healthy cells.

The Initiative protects the right of Missouri patients to have their diseases and injuries treated with any stem cell cures and therapies.

Covance acquires substantially all of the assets of Signet Laboratories.

Focuses on stabilization of unstable molecules expands drug delivery base for proteins and peptides.

CoGenesys will focus on the early development of selected gene-based product opportunities.

Inovio’s presentation showcase potential for electroporation in delivering DNA vaccines.

The goal of this research was to identify mutations that can permit influenza A viruses to cross the species barrier and adapt to a new host.

PowderMed says it would move into bigger tests of its vaccine, which uses DNA from the flu virus to stimulate immunity.