NEWARK, Del.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fraunhofer USA Center for Molecular Biotechnology (CMB) announced today that it has received a $4.395 million award from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to develop a vaccine against H1N1 influenza virus using its plant-based production platform. This will be the third round of funding from DARPA and follows on CMB’s successful optimization and feasibility studies completed in 2008 and a new, state-of-the-art cGMP pilot manufacturing faci [...more]
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A unique ‘anti-virus’ machine will protect ‘high rollers’ in casinos, hotels and cruise liners. Tri-Air Developments’ patented unit kills norovirus, H5N1, MRSA and HAI viruses and bacteria in minutes [...more]
DEERFIELD, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Baxter International Inc. (NYSE:BAX), in conjunction with DynPort Vaccine Company LLC (DVC), a CSC Company (NYSE:CSC), today presented Phase III study data measuring the clinical efficacy for PREFLUCEL, a trivalent seasonal influenza candidate vaccine. PREFLUCEL is made using Baxter’s Vero cell culture platform and does not contain an adjuvant or preservatives. The data were presented at the International Congress on Infectious Disease (ICID) in Miami, Flo [...more]
IRVINE, Calif. & MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Until now, physicians have been unable to give patients an answer to the most common question asked by Genital Herpes patients: "Will I have frequent outbreaks?” [...more]
This article examines the swine influenza (H1N1) strain of recent origin, and compares the microbiology, epidemiology, clinical presentation, differential, clinical, and laboratory diagnosis, therapy, complications, and prognosis with previous recorded outbreaks of avian and human seasonal influenza pneumonias. (Source: Infectious Diseases Clinics of North America) [...more]
Young 'HEROES' address childhood obesity, support First Lady Michelle Obama's "Let's Move" initiative. [...more]
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/f696fc/viral_oncology_ba) has announced the addition of John Wiley and Sons Ltd's new report "Viral Oncology: Basic Science and Clinical Applications" to their offering. A comprehensive look at the latest research findings and clinical applications of oncogenic viruses Written by a panel of academic experts, Viral Oncology is the first self-contained and comprehensive book to present both scientific and cli [...more]
Swine Flu in Wyoming is becoming a serious problem as the winter flu season gets underway. Learn how to protect yourself and your family from Wyoming Swine Flu . Read this article to keep yourself safe from Swine Flu in Wyoming. ... [...more]
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/8c11de/influenza_vaccines) has announced the addition of GlobalData 's new report "Influenza Vaccines - Pipeline Analysis and Market Forecasts to 2016" to their offering. Influenza Vaccines - Pipeline Analysis and Market Forecasts to 2016 GlobalData, the industry analysis specialist's new report, "Influenza Vaccines - Pipeline Analysis and Market Forecasts to 2015", is an essential source of information and [...more]
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--National Influenza Vaccination Week continues with a focus on the importance of young adults getting vaccinated against the H1N1 flu. Today, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius will visit Hunter College in New York City for a roundtable discussion with students and faculty about the H1N1 flu. Secretary Sebelius will also announce a new Facebook application called, “I’m a Flu Fighter” that allows users to tell the [...more]
