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Herpes viruses linked to cognitive impairment
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Herpes viruses linked to cognitive impairment

The herpes virus that produces cold sores during times of stress now has been linked to cognitive impairment throughout life, according to a new University of Michigan study that for the first time shows an impact on...

9 December, 2013
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Mers virus ‘found in camels in Qatar’
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Mers virus ‘found in camels in Qatar’

Scientists have found cases of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (Mers) in camels in Qatar, health officials said on Thursday, fuelling speculation that camels might be the animal reservoir that allowed the virus to...

2 December, 2013
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New, aggressive HIV strain found in West Africa
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New, aggressive HIV strain found in West Africa

Strain progresses to AIDS about two years faster Swedish researchers have identified a new strain of HIV recently discovered in West Africa, which progresses to AIDS more quickly, reports AFP. The A3/02 strain combines...

2 December, 2013
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With H7N9 vaccine, China flexes scientific muscle
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With H7N9 vaccine, China flexes scientific muscle

On Tuesday, a three-year-old boy was diagnosed with the dreaded H7N9 bird flu in Guangdong Province in southern China, and some are warning that more cases are on the way as the temperature drops. Previous bouts of flu...

8 November, 2013
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Breakthrough in hunt for HIV vaccine
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Breakthrough in hunt for HIV vaccine

US scientists seeking to unravel the mysteries of HIV have made an important breakthrough after capturing the clearest image yet of a protein which allows the deadly virus to attack human immune cells, new research...

8 November, 2013
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