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Secret Army volunteer’s widow blames VA for spouse’s death

(CNN) “I promised Wray I would never give up the fight.” It was a wife’s final pledge to her dying husband, who was once identified as Medical Volunteer No. 6692 at Edgewood Arsenal, Maryland. In 1973, Army Pvt. Wray Forrest spent two months at Edgewood as a volunteer human test subject in a top secret  Read More »

Microneedle vaccine patch boosts flu protection through robust skin cell immune response

(Emory University) Recent research found that microneedle vaccine patches are more effective at delivering protection against influenza virus in mice than subcutaneous or intramuscular inoculation. A new, detailed analysis of the early immune responses helps explain why the skin is such fertile ground for vaccination with these tiny, virtually painless microneedles.

New H5N1 viruses: How to balance risk of escape with benefits of research?

(ScienceDaily) In the controversy surrounding the newly developed strains of avian H5N1 flu viruses, scientists and policy makers are struggling with one question in particular: what level of biosafety is best for studying these potentially lethal strains of influenza? Experts now argue their different views of how to safely handle H5N1 flu viruses.

Details of H5N1 study spark queries from congressman, experts

(CIDRAP) He said the government appears to be sending a mixed message about bioterror threats, with Secretary of State Hillary Clinton warning about the risks in December 2011, while federal officials from another department have funded research that has raised …

Research on contagious H5N1 viruses: Space suits needed?

(CIDRAP News) Using the highest level of safety precautions for research on H5N1 viruses that can spread in mammals will certainly slow the advance of science, but it’s worth it in view of the grave risks involved, say commentators …

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