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Designer bacteria may lead to better vaccines

(EurekAlert) Researchers at The University of Texas at Austin have developed a menu of 61 new strains of genetically engineered bacteria that may improve the efficacy of vaccines for diseases such as flu, pertussis, cholera and HPV. The strains of E. coli, which were described in a paper published this month in the journal PNAS,  Read More »

New Way to Test Airborne Pathogen Sensors Slated for BioWatch Program – National Defense Magazine

National Defense MagazineNew Way to Test Airborne Pathogen Sensors Slated for BioWatch ProgramNational Defense MagazineThe technology will be applied to the Department of Homeland Security's BioWatch program, which places sniffers in various U.S. cities in order to detect the release of biological weapons, as well as the Army's Next Generation Diagnostics System …

WHO heralds “new phase” in the fight against neglected tropical diseases

16 January 2013 — WHO reports unprecedented progress against 17 neglected tropical diseases thanks to a new global strategy, a regular supply of quality assured, cost-effective medicines and support from global partners. The report Sustaining the drive to overcome the global impact of neglected tropical diseases reveals new momentum has shifted the world closer to  Read More »

New study finds malaria, typhoid — not Ebola — biggest health threat for travelers to tropics

(Burness Communications) Feeling feverish after a visit to the tropics? It may not just be a bout with this year’s flu. If you’re a Western traveler, malaria and typhoid fever should top the list of diseases to discuss with your doctor when you return, especially following travel to Western Africa or India.

New study finds malaria, typhoid — not Ebola — biggest health threat for travelers to tropics

(Burness Communications) Feeling feverish after a visit to the tropics? It may not just be a bout with this year’s flu. If you’re a Western traveler, malaria and typhoid fever should top the list of diseases to discuss with your doctor when you return, especially following travel to Western Africa or India.