Researchers at NIH and OHSU found that an experimental Ebola vaccine elicits antibodies that protect nonhuman primates from Ebola virus infection. The study's results showed that antibodies induced by the vaccine appeared to be critical to protecting the animals, while immune cells had a minimal role.
SourceNIH/National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateJan 14, 2013
Researchers have observed the detailed changes in a virus's structure as it infects an E. coli bacterium, providing new insights into the viral infection process. The study reveals that the virus extends its ultra-thin fibers to find an optimal site for infection and ejects its genetic material through the host cell membrane.
SourceUniversity of Texas at Austin·JournalScience·DateJan 10, 2013
Researchers developed methods to synthesize and change the Schmallenberg virus genome, identifying a gene that protects the virus against the immune response. The study found that viruses missing this gene caused less sickness in mice, suggesting potential for new vaccines.
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Researchers at UNC discovered that the hepatitis C virus binds with microRNA miR-122 to protect itself, promoting viral replication. This interaction presents a promising target for new drugs to treat the infection.
SourceUniversity of North Carolina Health Care·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateDec 18, 2012
Researchers discovered a mechanism by which Ebola virus alters and evades the immune response of its infected host. The secreted protein can selectively drive induction of antibody responses to itself while competing for antibodies to the viral surface protein, enabling repeated or sustained infection.
Hepatitis C virus triggers liver cell entry through PI3K and AKT pathway activation, potentially leading to cancer, cirrhosis, or organ failure. Researchers identified a novel target for anti-HCV drugs by disrupting the PI3K-AKT pathway.
SourceUniversity of Southern California - Health Sciences·JournalJournal of Biological Chemistry·DateDec 11, 2012
A new study demonstrates that a vaginal microbicide gel is highly effective in blocking HIV infection in non-human primate models. The gel, containing engineered peptides, prevents the virus from entering and infecting cells, offering a promising strategy for prevention and protection against HIV transmission.
A new viral outbreak in Africa has been linked to the Bas-Congo virus, a previously unknown microbe that causes deadly acute hemorrhagic fever. Genetic analysis reveals the virus is distinct from other rhabdoviruses, including those causing rabies.
SourceUniversity of California - San Francisco·JournalPLOS Pathogens·DateSep 27, 2012
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Scientists at Scripps Research Institute have determined the structure of a critical protein from the Marburg virus, which blocks the human immune system. The breakthrough provides a major step forward in understanding how the deadly virus works and may be useful in developing potential treatments for those infected.
SourceScripps Research Institute·JournalPLOS Pathogens·DateSep 13, 2012
The reconstructed 1918 influenza virus has provided key insights into how to prevent and control future pandemics. By studying the virus's structure and evolution, researchers have identified potential targets for universal influenza vaccines that can protect against multiple viruses.
SourceNIH/National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases·JournalmBio·DateSep 11, 2012
Researchers created the most comprehensive study of Epstein-Barr virus genome interactions with its human host. The EBV atlas describes over 60 human transcription factors and highlights the extensive coevolution of the virus, pointing toward possible targets for future cancer and anti-viral drugs.
SourceThe Wistar Institute·JournalCell Host & Microbe·DateAug 23, 2012
Researchers successfully developed a highly effective vaccine against the deadly Nipah virus, which has shown complete protection in African green monkeys with no evidence of disease. The vaccine, known as Hendra-sG, is a recombinant piece of the virus produced in the laboratory and can be used safely for human treatment.
SourceHenry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine·JournalScience Translational Medicine·DateAug 8, 2012
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A recent study suggests that CD4+ T helper cells play a crucial role in controlling hepatitis A virus infection by suppressing virus growth without causing liver damage. This finding may explain why some patients relapse after clearing the infection.
SourceNationwide Children's Hospital·JournalJournal of Experimental Medicine·DateJul 16, 2012
Researchers at Griffith University are on the brink of an effective human treatment for the deadly Hendra virus, which has killed over 200 people in South East Asia. The therapy attacks the virus by turning off a vital gene and is highly effective in very low doses.
Scientists have identified a highly conserved 'switch' in the Hepatitis C virus that can be targeted by custom-designed drugs to lock it into an inactive state. This discovery offers a promising approach to treating the virus, which affects over 170 million people worldwide.
SourceUniversity of Warwick·JournalNucleic Acids Research·DateMay 31, 2012
Researchers use molecular signatures to detect mutated virus strains, identifying characteristic changes in cells. The technique helps predict the severity of infection and assess potential impact on health.
SourceUniversity of Leeds·JournalPROTEOMICS·DateMay 13, 2012
A new type of viral genome has been discovered, challenging current understanding of virus evolution. The circular DNA genome, found in a unique RNA-DNA hybrid virus, suggests that entirely new virus types may emerge through recombination of functional and structural modules.
SourceBMC (BioMed Central)·JournalBiology Direct·DateApr 18, 2012
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Scientists have pinpointed the region on dengue virus that humans target with their immune system, challenging current vaccine research. The discovery reveals human antibodies bind to a complex structure on assembled dengue viruses, not small fragments as previously thought.
SourceUniversity of North Carolina Health Care·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateApr 11, 2012
Researchers found that dengue virus infection of mosquito salivary glands triggered genes involved in immune response, feeding behavior, and odor sensing. This may facilitate the spread of dengue fever to humans by making mosquitoes more efficient at finding and feeding on hosts.
SourceJohns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health·JournalPLOS Pathogens·DateMar 29, 2012
A recent study found that dengue virus infection triggers changes in the activity of genes and functions of mosquito salivary glands, which may lead to greater virus transmission. The researchers also identified three salivary gland genes that modulate dengue virus infection and two olfactory genes that help control mosquito behavior.
SourceNIH/National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases·JournalPLOS Pathogens·DateMar 29, 2012
A new study reveals how an invading virus hijacks a cell's signaling system by mimicking a cellular marker to defeat the body's defenses. This finding may represent a broader targeting strategy used by other viruses.
SourceChildren's Hospital of Philadelphia·JournalMolecular Cell·DateMar 26, 2012
Researchers have identified enzymes and biochemical compounds that target the dengue virus, suggesting a potential new therapy. Medications used for high cholesterol may also inhibit the virus's replication.
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A new study suggests that even with a small initial virus population, HIV rapidly evolves to evade immune defenses and treatments due to mutation, recombination, and random genetic changes. This findings sheds light on the difficulty in developing an HIV cure and highlights the need for novel strategies to control the virus.
SourceGenetics Society of America·JournalGenetics·DateMar 15, 2012
Researchers have discovered that an Epstein Barr-like virus can infect dogs and be linked to lymphoma, similar to its effects on humans. The study found that dogs with lymphoma had antibodies against the virus and viral elements in their tumors, indicating a direct association.
SourceUniversity of Pennsylvania·JournalVirology·DateMar 12, 2012
Scientists at the University of Leeds create a biosensor technology that can detect Adenovirus viruses, identify individual strains, and count virus particles. This breakthrough could lead to faster, simpler, and less costly testing for viruses, ultimately benefiting patients.
SourceUniversity of Leeds·JournalBiosensors and Bioelectronics·DateFeb 14, 2012
Researchers have discovered a mechanism by which the immune system tries to halt HIV's spread, focusing on a protein called SAMHD1 that protects cells from viral hijacking. By understanding this mechanism, scientists may find new ways to stop or slow the virus' ability to infect.
SourceNYU Langone Health / NYU Grossman School of Medicine·JournalNature Immunology·DateFeb 12, 2012
Researchers discovered that certain ocean bacteria are tricked into using their own machinery to activate genes carried by viruses. The viruses inject DNA into stressed bacteria, which then support the virus' replication cycle. This co-evolutionary relationship reveals a sophisticated mechanism of gene regulation and exploitation.
SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering·JournalCurrent Biology·DateJan 26, 2012
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Researchers found that prior immune response to one serotype can influence interaction with virus subtypes in a subsequent infection, increasing risk of severe disease. The study provides new insights into the complex interplay between viral genetics and immune system response.
SourceUniversity of California - Berkeley·JournalScience Translational Medicine·DateDec 21, 2011
A Tel Aviv University researcher warns that live virus polio vaccine evolution can continue to threaten global eradication efforts. The expert recommends maintaining herd immunity, environmental surveillance, and switching to inactivated vaccines.
SourceAmerican Friends of Tel Aviv University·JournalPLOS ONE·DateNov 7, 2011
Researchers discovered measles virus exits host via nectin-4, a biomarker for certain types of cancer. This finding opens up promising new approaches for targeted cancer therapy.
SourceInstitut national de la recherche scientifique - INRS·JournalNature·DateNov 4, 2011
The measles virus spreads quickly due to its use of the trachea receptor nectine-4, allowing it to contaminate individuals through airborne transmission. This discovery also reveals a potential link between the measles virus and certain cancers, offering new prospects for cancer treatment.
SourceINSERM (Institut national de la santé et de la recherche médicale)·JournalNature·DateNov 4, 2011
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A new fourth-generation oncolytic virus has shown greater effectiveness against human brain cancer, improving survival by 50% compared to previous versions. The virus is engineered to replicate in cells expressing nestin, a marker for neuronal stem cells and glioblastoma.
SourceOhio State University Wexner Medical Center·JournalMolecular Therapy·DateOct 27, 2011
Researchers at Virginia Tech have identified four US strains of the hepatitis E virus in farmed rabbits, closely related to genotype 3, which can spread from animals to humans. The discovery raises concerns about the potential for zoonotic transmission and food safety risks.
SourceVirginia Tech·JournalEmerging Infectious Diseases·DateOct 25, 2011
A new three-dimensional model of measles virus helps explain unaccounted observations in its life cycle. The study found matrix protein forms helical tubes around the viral genome and nucleocapsid, regulating replication and genome movement.
SourceUniversity of Helsinki·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateOct 24, 2011
Research reveals that West Nile virus transmission is highest in urbanized and agricultural areas, with the American robin playing a key role as a 'super-spreader'. Mosquito species that feed on robins are more important in transmission than other birds.
SourceU.S. National Science Foundation·JournalScience·DateOct 20, 2011
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Research finds West Nile virus transmission is highest in urbanized and agricultural habitats, with robins and specific mosquito species playing a crucial role. The virus has had an impact on human health, particularly due to its ability to target abundant bird species.
SourceUniversity of California - Santa Cruz·JournalScience·DateOct 20, 2011
A collaborative research team has developed an effective therapy against Hendra virus, giving an anti-virus human monoclonal antibody therapy after exposure protected animals from lethal disease. The study demonstrates promising results and offers a real potential treatment for Hendra virus infection in people.
SourceBoston University School of Medicine·JournalScience Translational Medicine·DateOct 19, 2011
A neutralizing human monoclonal antibody, m102.4, has been developed to protect against Hendra virus infection, showing promise as a potential treatment for severe illness and death in humans. The antibody attacks a critical component of the virus, preventing its infection of cells.
SourceHenry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine·JournalScience Translational Medicine·DateOct 19, 2011
A species of mosquito capable of transmitting West Nile virus has been found on Galapagos Islands, posing a significant risk to the archipelago's unique wildlife. Strict insect control measures and further research are recommended to prevent the disease from reaching the islands.
SourceUniversity of Leeds·JournalAmerican Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene·DateSep 16, 2011
Researchers have identified two weak points in the hepatitis C virus that could be targeted by a new vaccine. The discovery uses next-generation deep sequencing and computer analytics to track changes in the virus after infection, revealing opportunities for effective vaccine development.
SourceUniversity of New South Wales·JournalPLOS Pathogens·DateSep 13, 2011
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Researchers discovered that measles virus can target tumors through the PVRL4 receptor, a marker found on lung, breast, colon, and ovarian cancer cells. This approach could be used to fight various types of cancer, with ongoing experiments testing its effectiveness in mouse tumor models.
Researchers identified Niemann-Pick C1 as a critical cellular protein for Ebola virus entry, allowing scientists to develop antiviral drugs. The discovery offers a promising strategy to combat the deadly virus.
SourceUS Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases·JournalNature·DateAug 24, 2011
Researchers have identified a protein used by Ebola virus to gain entry into cells and begin replicating, providing a new target for antiviral drugs. This discovery may lead to the development of more stable and effective treatments for Ebola hemorrhagic fever (EHF), currently caused by one of the deadliest known viruses affecting humans.
SourceWhitehead Institute for Biomedical Research·JournalNature·DateAug 24, 2011
Scientists at Albert Einstein College of Medicine have discovered a key cellular protein, Niemann-Pick C1, that is essential for the Ebola virus to infect cells. The finding suggests a possible strategy for blocking infection due to Ebola virus, which has killed up to 90% of those infected in some outbreaks.
SourceAlbert Einstein College of Medicine·JournalNature·DateAug 24, 2011
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Research suggests Hepatitis G virus may cause liver damage and cancer, contrary to FDA's initial declaration in 1997. A review of scientific literature shows the virus is prevalent globally, linked to hepatitis, cirrhosis, and hepatocellular carcinoma.
SourceInderscience Publishers·JournalInternational Journal of Immunological Studies·DateAug 22, 2011
Researchers have discovered a potential treatment for cancer of the immune system, targeting the Epstein Barr virus receptor EB12. The discovery was made by mapping the bio-antenna molecule and creating a blueprint of a tiny molecule that can bind to the B cell EB12 receptor, blocking its activation.
SourceUniversity of Copenhagen·JournalJournal of Biological Chemistry·DateAug 19, 2011
Veterinary researcher Scott Kenney received a prestigious USDA grant to investigate the molecular mechanisms of pathogenesis behind porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus. The two-year grant aims to better understand how the virus causes reproductive failure in sows and respiratory diseases in piglets.
Researchers at Tel Aviv University have developed a unique computational method to analyze the H1N1 virus, identifying key mutation strategies that led to the 2009 pandemic. This method reveals crucial differences between the pandemic strain and common seasonal H1N1 strains, shedding light on potential vaccine development.
SourceAmerican Friends of Tel Aviv University·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateAug 15, 2011
A newly discovered human antibody recognized multiple strains of the flu virus, providing a promising lead for developing a longer-lasting vaccine. The antibody, dubbed CH65, binds tightly to the receptor pocket on the influenza virus, making it less affected by mutations.
SourceHoward Hughes Medical Institute·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateAug 8, 2011
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Researchers track both clinical cases of West Nile Virus and infected mosquito populations to identify 'danger zones' and predict outbreaks. They also analyze the virus's genetic types, dynamics, and mobility to better understand its migration patterns.
SourceAmerican Friends of Tel Aviv University·JournalEurosurveillance·DateJul 25, 2011
A novel virus spread through a California monkey colony in late 2009, infecting over a third of the monkeys and causing devastating respiratory illness. The virus also infected two human researchers and family members, demonstrating its ability to jump between species.
SourceUniversity of California - San Francisco·JournalPLOS Pathogens·DateJul 14, 2011
Researchers created four mathematical models of virus infection and tested them against laboratory data. The study found that variation in host susceptibility enhances the prevalence of mixed-genotype micro-parasite infections. The findings improve our understanding of how virus particles interact with each other and the host animal du...
SourcePLOS·JournalPLOS Computational Biology·DateJun 30, 2011
Researchers at the University of Leeds have discovered a powerful way to suppress hepatitis C by targeting different parts of the virus. Two prototype small molecule drugs, p7 inhibitors, attack the virus in distinct ways, suggesting they could be used together with 'direct-acting' drugs for more effective treatment.
SourceUniversity of Leeds·JournalHepatology·DateJun 28, 2011
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A recent study reveals that hepatitis A virus (HAV) evades the innate immune response more effectively than hepatitis C virus (HCV), which causes chronic infections. The research provides critical insights into the nature of HCV's persistence and highlights the importance of understanding how the body responds to these viruses.
SourceTexas Biomedical Research Institute·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateJun 20, 2011
A new UCSF study finds no evidence of a mouse virus in human blood, contradicting previous claims that it caused Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. The study suggests the virus was detected in contaminated laboratory samples, and scientists need to continue searching for the real cause of the illness.
SourceUniversity of California - San Francisco·JournalScience·DateMay 31, 2011
Researchers have identified a novel hepatitis C-like virus in dogs, providing new insights into the origins of the human disease. The discovery offers renewed hope for developing a model system to study HCV's mechanisms and may lead to the development of drugs and vaccines.
SourceColumbia University's Mailman School of Public Health·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateMay 23, 2011
A new experimental vaccine has shown promising results in protecting horses against the deadly Hendra virus, according to CSIRO scientists. The vaccine's successful development could help prevent the spread of the disease from flying foxes to horses and ultimately to people.
Researchers found that Zaire ebolavirus replicates in pigs, causing disease and transmitting the virus to unexposed animals. Pigs with respiratory symptoms shed high viral loads, posing a risk of transmission to humans.
SourceInfectious Diseases Society of America·JournalThe Journal of Infectious Diseases·DateMay 13, 2011
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Researchers found that HIV evolves to evade ADCC antibodies, but these antibodies can force the virus to become weaker. This study suggests that inducing ADCC responses through a vaccine could help prevent HIV infection.
SourceUniversity of Melbourne·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateMay 6, 2011
Scientists have identified a single amino acid change in the chikungunya virus' exterior protein that enables it to infect Aedes albopictus mosquitoes, allowing for rapid spread across India and Southeast Asia. The discovery sheds light on why outbreaks occurred despite previous strains being present in the region.
SourceUniversity of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateMay 5, 2011