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Keyword - virus

- Virus discoveries secure Nobel prize in medicine - Premium content
  
  Work on HIV and human papilloma virus already offers health benefits.
  
  6 October 2008
- Virus helps to build tiny battery - Premium content
  
  Simple technique could create power packs for microdevices.
  
  18 August 2008
- Killer of male moths is identified - Premium content
  
  Researchers suspect virus selectively targets males.
  
  26 February 2008
- Virology: The battle within - Premium content
  
  Viral and microbial interactions within living tissues are more complex than previously thought. Melinda Wenner explores whether a periodic table of the infectious could help sort out the mess.
  
  23 January 2008
- Is a universal flu vaccine on its way? - Premium content
  
  Late last week, a UK-based company reported promising safety data for a 'universal' flu vaccine. Heidi Ledford looks at how such vaccines work, and what challenges must still be overcome.
  
  7 January 2008
- Flu patch may save elderly - Premium content
  
  Immune booster strengthens vaccine effect.
  
  19 July 2004
- Nasal solution joins SARS race - Premium content
  
  Vaccine against fatal virus works in monkeys.
  
  28 June 2004
- Virus robs addicts of their high - Premium content
  
  Transgenic carrier inactivates cocaine in rat brains.
  
  22 June 2004
- Virus takes out killer caterpillar - Premium content
  
  Alternative to pesticide may join battle against invasive species.
  
  29 March 2004
- HIV discovery allows targeting of vaccines - Premium content
  
  Researchers identify virus strains that frequently infect victims.
  
  26 March 2004