Infectious disease epidemiology and zombies - ScienceBlogs (blog)
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Infectious disease epidemiology and zombies ScienceBlogs (blog) Zombies obviously are huge in pop culture, and typically "zombieism" is caused by some kind of transmissible infectious agent. As such, it's a good way to talk about infectious diseases in a more lighthearted and fun manner. |
Published on Wednesday 8th of February 2012 02:57:24 PM
Why we pass down genes causing infections and autoimmune diseases - DigitalJournal.com
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 DigitalJournal.com | Why we pass down genes causing infections and autoimmune diseases DigitalJournal.com The National Science Foundation (NSF) reports that biologists conducting research funded by the NSF and the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases have discovered evidence of why mice, people and other vertebrate animals carry thousands ... The "Arms Race" Between Genes and Germs Why bad immunity genes survive: Study implicates arms race between genes and germs |
Published on Wednesday 8th of February 2012 02:57:24 PM
Divided Auckland: Overcrowding a hotbed for infections - New Zealand Herald
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Divided Auckland: Overcrowding a hotbed for infections New Zealand Herald By Simon Collins Infectious diseases associated with child poverty and overcrowding are approaching a peak not seen since the epidemic of meningococcal disease a decade ago. Health experts say the latest peak, driven by skin infections, appears to be ... |
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Drug Shortages for Infectious Diseases Are Increasing - Medscape
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Drug Shortages for Infectious Diseases Are Increasing Medscape February 7, 2012 — More and more drugs for infectious diseases are in short supply, with serious consequences, according to a study published online January 19 in Clinical Infectious Diseases. The number of infectious disease drug shortages rose from ... |
Published on Wednesday 8th of February 2012 02:57:24 PM
Achillion Pharmaceuticals Inc - Boston Globe
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Achillion Pharmaceuticals Inc Boston Globe Its analysts said that there is less room for further gains after merger-and-acquisition speculation drove the New Haven-based company's valuation higher. The company is focused on developing treatments for infectious diseases. Achillion to Present at Three Upcoming Investor Conferences |
Published on Wednesday 8th of February 2012 02:57:24 PM
To battle disease, apes may need vaccines - Futurity: Research News
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 SUNY-ESF Headlines | To battle disease, apes may need vaccines Futurity: Research News (Credit: iStockphoto) UC SANTA BARBARA (US) — Researchers say infectious disease, like poaching and habitat loss, threatens the survival of African great apes. Despite the work of dedicated conservationists, efforts to save our closest living ... Researchers examine consequences of non-intervention for infectious disease in ... |
Published on Wednesday 8th of February 2012 02:57:24 PM
Day Six: Is Obesity an Infectious Disease? - Huffington Post
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 Daily Mail | Day Six: Is Obesity an Infectious Disease? Huffington Post The Yale immunobiologists' discovery suggests that obesity and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) may be infectious and treatable with targeted antibiotics. At least that was the case for mice. NAFLD is caused by metabolic syndrome -- diabetes, ... Obesity could be INFECTIOUS: Gut microbe imbalance is catching, study finds |
Published on Wednesday 8th of February 2012 02:57:24 PM
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