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Vanderbilt research could lead to vaccines and treatment for dengue virus

Researchers at Vanderbilt University and the National University of Singapore have determined the structure of a human monoclonal antibody which, in an animal model, strongly neutralizes a type of the potentially lethal...

6 July, 2015

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Scientists identify the skin immune cells targeted by the dengue virus

Cells in the skin immune system that act as ‘gateways’ enabling the dengue virus to spread through the body have been identified by A*STAR researchers. Dengue is a global health concern that is growing at an...

25 June, 2015

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Mosquito sex change success may open new avenue against dengue fever

Only the female of the species of infection-spreading mosquitoes is a threat to humans – the males do not need to provide for developing eggs by biting us for blood. Our practical exploitation of this fact in a...

25 May, 2015

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Researchers find T cells target dengue virus at the skin infection site

A team of researchers working in Singapore has found that human T cells actually target dengue viral infections in the skin, which is the normal infection site. In their paper published in the journal Science...

30 March, 2015

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Powerful antibody against dengue virus found

Researchers have identified a powerful antibody which requires a minute amount to neutralise the dengue virus, paving the way for effective treatment of the mosquito-borne infection. A new study showed how a newly...

16 March, 2015

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Made-in-Singapore rapid test kit detects dengue antibodies from saliva

Finding out whether you have been infected with dengue may soon be as easy as spitting into a rapid test kit. The Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (IBN) of A*STAR has developed a paper-based disposable...

2 February, 2015

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Discovery of dengue vaccine

A class of antibodies to make vaccines for dengue has been found, researchers said. A new class of antibodies that can neutralize all four types of dengue virus produced from mosquito or human cells has now been...

12 January, 2015

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Antibodies discovery could lead to universal dengue vaccine

A major new class of antibodies that can make the four different types of dengue virus (DENV) non-infectious has been discovered by a group of international researchers, including from the University of Melbourne. The...

17 December, 2014

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Researchers help China to better predict dengue fever outbreaks

Queensland University of Technology (QUT) researchers have found the habit of Googling for an online diagnosis before visiting the doctor can be a powerful predictor of infectious diseases outbreaks. Now studies by the...

14 November, 2014

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Trial: Dengue shot offers some protection

The most advanced vaccine for dengue only offers modest protection but could still help millions of people avoid the devastating effects of the disease known as “breakbone fever,” according to a large trial...

18 July, 2014

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