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Chronic Fatigue Linked To Retrovirus

October 14, 2009

Scientists have identified a retrovirus called XMRV in the blood of patients with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). They are calling it a major break through which can lead to treatment for millions. So far there is no treatment for this debilitating ailment. Reseachers identified XMRV in the blood of 68 of 101 patients with CFS, […]

Locating Hiding Places Can Lead To New HIV Treatment

July 6, 2009

Canadian researchers have located the HIV hiding place in the body. A long-lived immune system cell was reported as the refuge place for HIV. Until now researchers hadn’t known of these areas, but a Canadian research team has discovered where these HIV reservoirs are. The new findings mean that stronger and more anti viral drugs are […]

Contagious Virus In Children More Widespread

February 25, 2009

A recent report shows that researchers need to put more emphasis on a vaccine for the respiratory sunctial virus ( RSV). RSV is a virus they predicted would affect 2.1 million children under the age of 5. Over a four year period the virus was responsible ( in 3 US counties ) for: 18 % of emergency […]

Vaccines Sought For Malaria

December 6, 2008

To prevent diseases such as malaria and West Nile virus, researchers are trying to develop vaccines for ticks and mosquitoes. Through the use of endectocides. The new strategy, if successful will make blood meals from humans lethal to the mosquitoes so they die before they can transmit the virus. The aim in this study will […]