Hugo Barrera-Saldana
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The limitless ambitions of molecular biologist Hugo Barrera-Saldana are illustrated. He learned first-world science in countries like US and European Laboratory but did researches in his homeland. He conducted gene therapy trials in 1990, few years after opening a genetic research center in Mexico.
Publication Name: Nature Medicine
Subject: Health
ISSN: 1078-8956
Year: 2003
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Controlling immune response may cut bird flu death rate
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Study suggests that avian influenza kills so many of its human victims because it replicates profusely and overstimulates the immune system. It is believed that drugs to calm the immune system might help when standard antiviral treatment is unavailable or given too late.
Publication Name: Nature Medicine
Subject: Health
ISSN: 1078-8956
Year: 2006
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The heart of the matter
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The matter of hematopoietic stem cells that may transform into muscle and heal damaged hearts is still questionable. Although clinical trials are already under way, the hypothesis remains a matter of debate.
Publication Name: Nature Medicine
Subject: Health
ISSN: 1078-8956
Year: 2004
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