pathology microbiology and immunology Archive
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November 6, 2012
Bacterial signals in sarcoidosis
Study adds evidence for infectious agents’ role in sarcoidosis, an inflammatory condition that can lead to respiratory failure and death. -
October 31, 2012
Protein’s length, flexibility key to infection
The structural architecture of the reovirus attachment protein is required for efficient reovirus infection of host cells. -
October 19, 2012
More gene links to breast cancer risk
Two newly identified gene variants linked to breast cancer may aid in predicting disease risk and targeting screening and prevention strategies. -
September 25, 2012
Cell entry ports for cold virus
The respiratory virus HMPV uses its fusion (F) protein – which interacts with cellular receptors called integrins – to bind to and enter target cells. -
July 26, 2012
On the hunt for bladder cancer factors
A protein linked to aggressive bladder cancers could point to new strategies for treatment or prevention. -
July 19, 2012
Long antibodies better against HIV
Understanding how antibodies with long “loops” form may be important for HIV vaccine development. -
May 17, 2012
Long live the therapeutic stem cells
Enhancing stem cell survival is key to improving cell-based therapies for regenerative medicine, and a new drug could help.