Archives for April 14, 2005

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Immtech issued gene expression control patent

Immtech International has been issued with a patent for compounds used to control gene expression, which will add to the potential use of Immtech's compounds as small molecule drugs that can control gene expression selectively.

J&J reveals potential of novel TB drug

A tuberculosis drug candidate, which has been described as the most promising Tuberculosis (TB) drug in 40 years, may lead to a shorter and more effective treatment.

Scientists discover Ebola-inhibiting enzymes

Scientists have reported the existence of enzyme-inhibiting chemicals that severely hamper Ebola virus reproduction in laboratory-grown cells. The discovery could form a basis for possible drug treatments for Ebola virus infections and hemorrhagic...