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Four Genes Identified That Influence Levels of 'Bad' Cholesterol
Scientists at the Texas Biomedical Research Institute in San Antonio have identified four genes in baboons that influence levels of “bad” cholesterol. This discovery could lead to the development of new drugs to reduce the risk of heart disease.
5/15/2013 12:00 PM EDT
New Drug Stimulates Immune System to Kill Infected Cells in in an Animal Model of Hepatitis B Infection
A novel drug developed by Gilead Sciences and tested in an animal model at the Texas Biomedical Research Institute in San Antonio suppresses hepatitis B virus infection by stimulating the immune system and inducing loss of infected cells.
4/25/2013 12:00 PM EDT
Naturally-Occurring Substance Proves Effective Against Deadly Skin Cancer in Test Tube and Mice Studies
For the first time, scientists have demonstrated the mechanism of action of gossypin, a naturally-occurring substance found in fruits and vegetables, as a treatment for melanoma, which causes the majority of deaths from skin cancer.
4/10/2013 1:00 PM EDT
Currently Used Drugs Found Active in Laboratory Mice Against Bioterror Threats
In the most extensive screen of its kind, Texas Biomed scientists in San Antonio have demonstrated the feasibility of repurposing already-approved drugs for use against highly pathogenic bacteria and viruses. The pathogens included emerging diseases...
4/8/2013 5:00 PM EDT
Highly Lethal Ebola Virus Has Diagnostic Achilles' Heel for Biothreat Detection, Scientists Say
By screening a library of a billion llama antibodies on live Ebola viruses in the Texas Biomedical Research Institute’s highest biocontainment laboratory, scientists in San Antonio have identified a potential weakness in the make-up of these...
4/2/2013 5:00 PM EDT
Gum Disease Found to Worsen Infection in Animal Model of AIDS
Texas Biomed scientists in San Antonio have found that moderate gum disease in an animal model exposed to an AIDS- like virus had more viral variants causing infection and greater inflammation. Both of these features have potential negative...
1/31/2013 10:30 AM EST
Stem Cells Found to Heal Damaged Artery in Lab Study
Scientists at the Texas Biomedical Research Institute in San Antonio have for the first time demonstrated that baboon embryonic stem cells can be programmed to completely restore a severely damaged artery. These early results show promise for...
1/10/2013 3:30 PM EST
Texas Biomed Files Patent for a Novel HIV Vaccine Strategy
The Texas Biomedical Research Institute in San Antonio has applied for a patent for a genetically-engineered vaccine strategy to prevent HIV infection that targets the outer layers of body structures that are the first sites of contact with the...
11/19/2012 11:00 AM EST