(Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health) Researchers at the Center for Infection and Immunity at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health are working with Argentina’s National Institute of Infectious Diseases, the National Administration of Laboratories and Health Institutes, and Roche 454 Life Sciences to decode the complete genomic sequences of influenza pandemic 2009 virus from patients with severe respiratory disease.
July 31st, 2009
(University of California - San Diego) A group of nanoengineers, biologists and physicists have used innovative approaches to deduce the internal structure of chromatin, a key player in DNA regulation, to reconcile a longstanding controversy in this field. This new finding could unlock the mystery behind the origin of many diseases such as cancer.
July 31st, 2009
(NIH/National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases) Scientists studying Staphylococcus bacteria, including methicillin-resistant S. aureus, have discovered a potent staph toxin responsible for disease severity. They also found the gene for the toxin traveling with a genetic component of Staphylococcus that controls resistance to antibiotics.
July 31st, 2009
CONCORD, New Hampshire (AP) — More than 80 people in three states may be at risk for meningitis after coming into contact with a University of New Hampshire student who died of the illness this week, health officials said.
The warning came amid another meningitis scare that shut down schools Thursday and Friday in three towns in Rhode Island.
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January 5th, 2007
ROCHESTER, Minnesota (AP) — A day after being separated from her twin sister, a girl underwent surgery at the Mayo Clinic to relieve postoperative swelling, the clinic said.
Madysen Fitterer underwent the surgery, which Dr. Christopher Moir deemed a success. In a statement Thursday he said, “The procedure was successful, and we remain optimistic she will do well.”
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January 5th, 2007
GENEVA, Switzerland (AP) — Dr. Margaret Chan took charge Thursday of the World Health Organization, the most prominent U.N. post ever won by a Chinese national, saying she wanted to be judged on how well the agency tackles the problems of women and Africans.
But she is also likely to be rated on how well she can get the Chinese government to cooperate with global efforts to contain infectious diseases like bird flu.
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January 4th, 2007
