Imperial Valley News Center
HIV vaccine elicits antibodies in animals that neutralize dozens of HIV strains
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- Written by Laura S. Leifman
Washington, DC - An experimental vaccine regimen based on the structure of a vulnerable site on HIV elicited antibodies in mice, guinea pigs and monkeys that neutralize dozens of HIV strains from around the world. The findings were reported today in the journal Nature Medicine by researchers at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the National Institutes of Health, and their colleagues.
New approach to immunotherapy leads to complete response in breast cancer patient unresponsive to other treatments
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Washington, DC - A novel approach to immunotherapy developed by researchers at the National Cancer Institute (NCI) has led to the complete regression of breast cancer in a patient who was unresponsive to all other treatments. This patient received the treatment in a clinical trial led by Steven A. Rosenberg, M.D., Ph.D., chief of the Surgery Branch at NCI’s Center for Cancer Research (CCR), and the findings were published June 4, 2018 in Nature Medicine. NCI is part of the National Institutes of Health.
Romanian Nationals Indicted for Fraud Conspiracy and ID Theft
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Richmond, Virginia - A federal grand jury returned an indictment Friday charging a two Romanian nationals with bank fraud, debit card fraud, and aggravated identity theft.
Jury Convicts Another Sacramento Man of Fraud in Connection with Arson Fraud Scheme
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Sacramento, California - On Monday, after a seven-day trial, a federal jury found Saber A. Shehadeh, 75, of Sacramento, guilty of three counts of mail fraud related to an arson fraud scheme, U.S. Attorney McGregor W. Scott announced. Shehadeh was remanded into custody following the verdict.
Fresno Man Arraigned on Charges of Illegal Firearm Possession
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Fresno, California - Elias Muhammad, 21, of Fresno, was arraigned Thursday for a two-count indictment charging him with being a felon in possession of a firearm, U.S. Attorney McGregor W. Scott announced. A federal grand jury returned the indictment against him on May 24, 2018.
Former U.S. Navy Sailor Pleads Guilty to Credit Card Fraud and Identity Theft
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Fresno, California - Jarrod M. Langford, 26, of Orlando, Florida, pleaded guilty Monday before U.S. District Judge Lawrence J. O’Neill to conspiracy to commit credit card fraud and aggravated identity theft, U.S. Attorney McGregor W. Scott announced.
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