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Engineered measles virus prolongs lifespan of brain cancer-stricken mice
Scientists are testing an engineered measles virus as a cancer weapon. Absorb that thought first: Something so threatening on its own can be used to a better purpose. And now consider the specifics:...
Measles virus may be let loose against cancer cells
A marker for tumor cells is also a receptor for the measles virus. This finding might mean measles could be deployed against different types of cancers. Chris Richardson of Dalhousie Medical School
Skipped MMR vaccines lead to oubreak in Minnesota
Parents' reluctance to get their kids vaccinated has led to an outbreak of six cases of measles in Minnesota. Two of the children were unvaccinated, while four others were too young to receive the
Boston vaccinates against possible measles outbreak
Employees working in the Back Bay area of Boston, MA are being vaccinated for measles to curb a possible outbreak after a worker at the French consulate fell ill. Approximately 1,500 to 2,000 people
Researchers test inhalable measles vax
Sustained high vaccination coverage is key to preventing deaths from measles. Despite the availability of a vaccine, measles remains an important killer of children worldwide, particularly in
Parents' vaccine fears causing measles revival
In spite of years of research proving otherwise, some parents still misguidedly believe vaccines--such as the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) shot--can cause autism. And their decision to skip their
Measles death rate dips, but experts fear resurgence
Measles deaths declined 78 percent between 2000 and 2008 due to a global initiative to promote childhood vaccination. However, immunization experts warn of a resurgence in deaths if vaccination
Researchers ready trials for inhalable measles vax
Backed with funds from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, a group of researchers say they're ready to launch human trials of a new inhalable measles vaccine that can be used to guard against the
Study: No link between measles vaccine and autism
One of the biggest issues in the vaccine world is an underlying fear in the general population that a vaccination can trigger autism. Concerns about a link are driving large numbers of parents to
