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May 15, 2013 3:15 PM
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'MERS' Makes Its Debut in a Scientific Journal
Coronavirus study group publishes proposal to end confusion about new virus's name
Rotavirus Vaccine Ready for Rollout in India
Hailed as a triumph for India's scientific community
May 7, 2013 12:55 PM
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Scientists Get a Head Start on BRAIN Initiative
Researchers discuss obstacles to much-debated brain mapping effort
May 6, 2013 1:05 PM
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International Group Settles on Name for New Coronavirus
Pathogen to be christened Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus, or MERS-CoV
European Court Wants Drug Data Kept Secret
Ruling sides with two U.S. companies in conflict over transparency
April 30, 2013 3:05 PM
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Toddler Receives Synthetic Trachea
First such operation in the United States
H7N9 Is an 'Unusually Dangerous Virus,' International Group of Experts Concludes
Taiwan reports first case; patient had traveled to mainland China
Updated: Chinese H7N9 Virus Making Its Way to Labs Around the World
Dozens of scientists are awaiting arrival of the new bird flu strain
April 8, 2013 4:55 PM
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Researchers and Advocates Gather in Washington, D.C., to Protest Cuts to Biomedical Research
Organizers call their show of support for NIH unprecedented
April 8, 2013 1:53 PM
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Slideshow: Rally for Research Funding in Washington, D.C.
Budget cuts, concerns about the future spur calls for support
April 4, 2013 11:30 AM
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German Researchers to Probe Camel Link to New Coronavirus
An interivew with Clemens Wendtner, who treated the 17th nCoV patient at a Munich hospital
April 3, 2013 5:00 PM
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As White House Embraces BRAIN Initiative, Questions Linger
Fifteen-member panel will help steer $100 million brain-mapping effort
China Deaths Spark Concern About Novel Avian Flu Strain
Reports of seven infections with H7N9, which had never been seen in humans
Patients Should Get DNA Information, Report Recommends
American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics says "incidental findings" need to be shared
U.K. Agency Cautiously Endorses Mitochondria Replacement
Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority says technique could be allowed, with safeguards
March 5, 2013 4:30 PM
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How Healthy Is Your Country?
New Global Burden of Disease data allows detailed analysis of—and comparisons between—nations
WHO Sees Minimal Cancer Risks From Fukushima Accident
Plant workers face greatest health threat, analysis concludes
February 20, 2013 3:50 PM
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U.S. Government's AIDS Relief Program Receives High Marks
An Institute of Medicine review calls President's Emergency Plan For AIDS Relief a "tremendous success"
February 20, 2013 2:00 PM
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Brain Project Draws Presidential Interest
A small group of scientists has apparently intrigued the White House with a plan to map human brain activity
February 14, 2013 4:25 PM
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Global Health Needs More Statistics
Expert group calls for increased investment in counting the sick and the dead
February 8, 2013 1:45 PM
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Health Clinics Attacked in Nigeria
As many as 11 killed in shootings in northern Nigeria
January 28, 2013 5:45 PM
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With Senator Harkin's Retirement, NIH Loses a Champion
Iowa senator boosted biomedical research funding, stem cell research
January 24, 2013 12:30 PM
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Polio Virus Spreads From Pakistan to Egypt
Detection of virus in Cairo sewage samples triggers an emergency response
January 15, 2013 2:55 PM
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Funding for Texas Cancer Research Agency in Limbo
Initial bills from state's House and Senate would defund $3 billion agency
January 10, 2013 4:50 PM
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U.S. Football Star Had Brain Disease Linked to Concussions
Linebacker Junior Seau, who committed suicide, latest athlete to be linked to disorder
December 20, 2012 12:50 PM
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Texas Cancer Agency Halts New Grants
CPRIT responds to request from Governor Perry to stop awarding grants until concerns are addressed
December 19, 2012 5:40 PM
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Three More Polio Workers Killed in Pakistan
In aftermath of fatal attacks, Pakistani government suspends vaccination campaign
December 18, 2012 5:55 PM
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Another Blow to Polio Eradication in Pakistan
Six vaccination campaign workers killed within 24 hours
December 11, 2012 6:27 PM
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As Director of Texas Cancer Agency Steps Down, New Chief Scientist Steps Up
Immunologist Margaret Kripke describes her plans for research arm of $3 billion agency
December 6, 2012 4:30 PM
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National Panel Says California Stem Cell Agency Has Room for Improvement
Institute of Medicine report suggests policy changes to boost credibility and impact of state stem cell effort
November 27, 2012 6:19 PM
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CDC Urges More HIV Testing of Young Americans
A new report shows that youth frequently don’t know their status
November 16, 2012 4:45 PM
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Global Fund Changes Malaria Program, Ends Passionate Debate
Critics say decision is the beginning of the end for a pioneering global subsidy plan
November 15, 2012 6:36 PM
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Ins and Outs of the Global Fund's Management
Board selects a new executive director and shows the door to its inspector general
September 21, 2012 3:02 PM
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MD Anderson Launches $3 Billion 'Moon Shot' to Fight Cancer
Some researchers question plan to boost survival for eight cancer types
August 14, 2012 3:17 PM
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India Launches a New Lab for HIV Research
Goal: Create and test a broad spectrum vaccine
August 2, 2012 2:13 PM
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The Polio Emergency
Can a tough new taskmaster and ramped-up program finally push the global eradication initiative over the finish line?
Is Nuclear Power Good for You?
A study projects 130 future cancer deaths from the meltdowns at the reactors in Fukushima last year, but does that suggest nuclear power is safer than fossil fuel alternatives?
Cambodian Killer Unmasked?
Public health experts suspect hand, foot, and mouth disease
NIH Will Adjust Translational Award Budgets but Keep Activities
Relief that community research will be retained
NIH to Expand Undiagnosed Diseases Program
Common Fund will support up to six academic centers to study rare genetic diseases
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