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Findings turn events in early TB infection on their head, may lead to new therapy

Biology /

Jan 08, 2009 | not rated yet | 0

Masses of immune cells that form as a hallmark of tuberculosis (TB) have long been thought to be the body's way of trying to protect itself by literally walling off the bacteria. But a new study in the January 9th issue of ...

Tuberculosis -- hiding in plain sight

Medicine & Health / Research

May 22, 2009 | 5 / 5 (2) | 0

Current research suggests that Mycobacterium tuberculosis can evade the immune response. The related report by Rahman et al, "Compartmentalization of immune responses in human tuberculosis: few CD8+ effector ...

Experimental TB drug explodes bacteria from the inside out

Medicine & Health / Medications

Nov 27, 2008 | 4.5 / 5 (10) | 1

An international team of biochemists has discovered how an experimental drug unleashes its destructive force inside the bacteria that cause tuberculosis (TB). The finding could help scientists develop ways to treat dormant ...

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