infectious disease research Articles
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Genetic tools for select-agent-compliant manipulation of burkholderia pseudomallei
Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Pathology, Rocky Mountain Regional Center of Excellence for Biodefense and Emerging Infectious Diseases Research, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado 80523-1682, and School of Medical Science and Institute for Glycomics, Griffith University—Gold Coast Campus, Gold Coast, Queensland 9726, ...
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HealthySole launches UVC-powered shoe sanitizer for healthcare settings
HealtySOLE has launched a new PLUS model of its shoe sanitizer meant for use in hospitals and other settings where infection control is urgent. Researchers have proven a device using ultraviolet light technology can neutralize the coronavirus and other infectious diseases on the soles of shoes by more than 99.5 percent, according to a new study. “The device deactivated coronavirus ...
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Flu shots urged as Madison’s FluGen plays role in effort for universal vaccine
David Wahlberg, Wisconsin State Journal October 18, 2018 With flu season approaching, health officials say people should get flu shots by the end of October, yet acknowledge that the annual vaccine generally works less than 60 percent of the time. The Madison company FluGen is part of a renewed national effort to improve the odds by developing a universal flu vaccine, which would protect ...
By FluGen, Inc.
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New Findings about Capsular polysaccharide You May Want to Know
Streptococcus pneumoniae is the leading cause of pneumonia, sepsis and meningitis. Collectively, these infections are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in older adults and young children. To fight these deadly infections, a pneumococcal vaccine is given to stimulate the production of antibodies against CPS. However, bacteria can manipulate their CPS structure to evade these antibodies. ...
By CD BioGlyco.
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RVx201 Herpes Vaccine
RVx201 Herpes Vaccine Description 2022 RVx201 is a first-in-human herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) live-attenuated therapeutic vaccine modified to be interferon sensitive that destroys the ability of the virus to inhibit immune responses. Produced by Rational Vaccines, Inc., the technology is based on the pioneering research of the late Dr. William Halford, who dedicated over 25 years to ...
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Why COVID-19 Might Not be the ‘Big One’ - and What We Can Do to Prepare
As vaccine rollouts take place in many countries around the world, it feels like the globe will soon be able to take a collective sigh of relief that this pandemic could nearly be over. However, the reality may not be so simple. Leading scientists including the chair of the WHO’s strategic and technical advisory group for infectious hazards expect that SARS-CoV-2 will become endemic, ...
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Nature Biotechnology: Generation of a live attenuated influenza A vaccine by proteolysis targeting
Longlong Si's research group from the Institute of Synthetic Biology, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, published a research titled "Generation of a live attenuated influenza A vaccine by proteolysis targeting" in Nature Biotechnology. Using influenza virus as a model virus, the team established the technology of protein degradation targeting virus as an ...
By Profacgen
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The Francis Crick Institute CHP Plant - Case Study
The Francis Crick institute is being built in central London next to St Pancras International station. By bringing together scientists from all disciplines, it will not only help to improve people's lives but will also keep the UK at the forefront of innovation in medical and bioscience research, attract high-value investment, and strengthen the economy. Francis Crick was one of Britain’s ...
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Applications of Metagenomics in Biotechnology and Health Care
Microbes are present almost everywhere. They play a vital role in cycling carbon, release important compounds, and may be associated with infectious diseases. Metagenomics is the culture-independent genomic research of microbial communities. Metagenomics presents a powerful tool to study prokaryotes and viruses in the environment via the analysis of their DNA obtained directly from environmental ...
By CD Genomics
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Applications of Metagenomics in Biotechnology and Health Care
Microbes are present almost everywhere. They play a vital role in cycling carbon, release important compounds, and may be associated with infectious diseases. Metagenomics is the culture-independent genomic research of microbial communities. Metagenomics presents a powerful tool to study prokaryotes and viruses in the environment via the analysis of their DNA obtained directly from environmental ...
By CD Genomics
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