Ocular disorders
> Researchers at Georgia Institute of Technology have linked a mutation in a certain protein as a possible cause of glaucoma and identified two potential compounds to treat the eye disorder. Report
HIV/AIDS
> Investigators at Seattle BioMed have found two HIV-1 envelope immunogens that could be used in a vaccine to produce broadly neutralizing antibodies and block infection of HIV. More
Infectious diseases
> Japan's National Institute of Biomedical Innovation has inked an agreement with Aeras and Create Vaccine Company to collaborate on the preclinical and clinical development of new mucosal tuberculosis vaccines based on the Japanese organization's human parainfluenza type-2 vector technology. Release
CNS disorders
> A diet high in omega-3 fatty acid found in fish may help stave off Alzheimer's disease, according to a new study from the University of Eastern Finland. Release
And Finally... NIH says it will take steps to improve the reproducibility of preclinical research. Blog post