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- H5N1 virus targets pulmonary endothelial cells
The H5N1 virus has killed roughly 60 percent of humans infected, a mortality rate which is orders of magnitude higher than that of seasonal influenza virus. Many victims of the former fall heir to acute respiratory distress syndrome—the inability to breathe. Now researchers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the University of South Alabama show that the highly pathogenic ... - New Frontiers in Basic Science - NEWS TIPS
Embargoed for: 8 a.m. CT/9 a.m. ET, Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012 - ESC cardiologists 'intrigued'by novel approach to heart failure
( European Society of Cardiology ) The European Society of Cardiology welcomes an "intriguing" study, published today in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, featuring a completely novel approach for improving endothelial function in heart failure. - Essential protein for the formation of new blood vessels identified
New research explains how cells regulate their bonds during the development of new blood vessels. For the first time, the role of the protein Raf-1 in determining the strength of the bond between cells has been shown. If Raf-1 is not present, the cells cannot stick together and the formation of new blood vessels is inhibited. This discovery may one day lead to new approaches to cancer treatment. - Three 'targeted' cancer drugs raise risk of fatal side effects
Treatment with three "targeted" cancer drugs has been linked to a slightly elevated chance of fatal side effects, according to a new analysis. These risks remain low, but they should be factored in when developing patients’ treatment plans. - Scientists show brain vulnerable to Hepatitis C virus
(Medical Xpress) -- Scientists at the University of Birmingham have demonstrated for the first time that human brain cells can become infected with the Hepatitis C virus (HCV), it is reported today. - Regeneron Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2011 Financial and Operating Results
 TARRYTOWN, N.Y., Feb. 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: REGN - News) today announced financial and operating results for the fourth quarter and full year 2011 and provided an ... - When the isolated lung runs out of air
( Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München ) A lung transplant is the only treatment option for patients faced with imminent pulmonary failure. But suitable donor organs are highly susceptible to damage in transit. A team of researchers based at LMU's Walther Straub Institute has now discovered why this is so, and suggest ways of avoiding it. - Study identifies blood-forming stem cells' growth
Scientists with the new Children's Research Institute at UT Southwestern Medical Center have identified the environment in which blood-forming stem cells survive and thrive within the body, an important step toward increasing the safety and effectiveness of bone-marrow transplantation. - VGX-100 Identified as Potential New Therapy for Improving Corneal Graft Survival
 MELBOURNE, Australia, Jan. 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Circadian Technologies Limited (ASX: CIR, OTCQX: CKDXY) announced today the publication of data in the scientific journal, Investigative Ophthalmology ...
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