Focus
Focus on Tuberculosis
- Focus issue:
- March 2007 Volume 13, No 3
In what direction is the field of tuberculosis going? By bringing together input from top scientists, analysts and decision makers interested in tuberculosis research, this focus identifies the recent papers with the most impact in the discipline and identifies the key issues that are shaping our thinking in this field.
News
Tuberculosis
Unlikely partners tackle TB funding woes - p265
Erika Check
doi:10.1038/nm0307-265
Abstract - Unlikely partners tackle TB funding woes | Full Text - Unlikely partners tackle TB funding woes | PDF (124 KB) - Unlikely partners tackle TB funding woes
Tuberculosis
After decades of drought, new drug possibilities flood TB pipeline - p266
Erika Check
doi:10.1038/nm0307-266
Abstract - After decades of drought, new drug possibilities flood TB pipeline | Full Text - After decades of drought, new drug possibilities flood TB pipeline | PDF (518 KB) - After decades of drought, new drug possibilities flood TB pipeline
Tuberculosis
From TB tests, just a 'yes or no' answer, please - p267
Emma Marris
doi:10.1038/nm0307-267
Abstract - From TB tests, just a 'yes or no' answer, please | Full Text - From TB tests, just a 'yes or no' answer, please | PDF (129 KB) - From TB tests, just a 'yes or no' answer, please
Tuberculosis
News feature: A clash of cultures - pp268 - 270
Apoorva Mandavilli
doi:10.1038/nm0307-268
Abstract - News feature: A clash of cultures | Full Text - News feature: A clash of cultures | PDF (218 KB) - News feature: A clash of cultures
Tuberculosis
Health agency pulls back on 'patronizing' approach to TB treatment - p269
Apoorva Mandavilli
doi:10.1038/nm0307-269
Abstract - Health agency pulls back on 'patronizing' approach to TB treatment | Full Text - Health agency pulls back on 'patronizing' approach to TB treatment | PDF (136 KB) - Health agency pulls back on 'patronizing' approach to TB treatment
Tuberculosis
Spotlight on... Mark Harrington - p270
Alisa Opar
doi:10.1038/nm0307-270
Abstract - Spotlight on... Mark Harrington | Full Text - Spotlight on... Mark Harrington | PDF (113 KB) - Spotlight on... Mark Harrington
Tuberculosis
Virtually incurable TB warns of impending disaster - p271
Apoorva Mandavilli
doi:10.1038/nm0307-271a
Abstract - Virtually incurable TB warns of impending disaster | Full Text - Virtually incurable TB warns of impending disaster | PDF (133 KB) - Virtually incurable TB warns of impending disaster
Tuberculosis
Spotlight on... Ken Duncan - p271
Alisa Opar
doi:10.1038/nm0307-271b
Abstract - Spotlight on... Ken Duncan | Full Text - Spotlight on... Ken Duncan | PDF (133 KB) - Spotlight on... Ken Duncan
Tuberculosis
News feature: Trials and tribulations - pp272 - 273
Apoorva Mandavilli
doi:10.1038/nm0307-272
Abstract - News feature: Trials and tribulations | Full Text - News feature: Trials and tribulations | PDF (207 KB) - News feature: Trials and tribulations
Tuberculosis
Spotlight on... Mario Raviglione - p273
Brandon Keim
doi:10.1038/nm0307-273
Abstract - Spotlight on... Mario Raviglione | Full Text - Spotlight on... Mario Raviglione | PDF (173 KB) - Spotlight on... Mario Raviglione
Tuberculosis
A dozen vaccine candidates bring shot of hope to TB epidemic - p274
Emma Marris
doi:10.1038/nm0307-274a
Abstract - A dozen vaccine candidates bring shot of hope to TB epidemic | Full Text - A dozen vaccine candidates bring shot of hope to TB epidemic | PDF (96 KB) - A dozen vaccine candidates bring shot of hope to TB epidemic
Tuberculosis
When the vaccine causes disease - p274
Apoorva Mandavilli
doi:10.1038/nm0307-274b
Abstract - When the vaccine causes disease | Full Text - When the vaccine causes disease | PDF (96 KB) - When the vaccine causes disease
Tuberculosis
Profile: Wafaa El-Sadr - p275
Apoorva Mandavilli
doi:10.1038/nm0307-275
Abstract - Profile: Wafaa El-Sadr | Full Text - Profile: Wafaa El-Sadr | PDF (96 KB) - Profile: Wafaa El-Sadr
Analysis
Tuberculosis
The top twenty papers on tuberculosis - pp276 - 277
doi:10.1038/nm0307-276
Abstract - The top twenty papers on tuberculosis | Full Text - The top twenty papers on tuberculosis | PDF (175 KB) - The top twenty papers on tuberculosis
Tuberculosis
Highly cited papers on tuberculosis (2003–2005) - p278
doi:10.1038/nm0307-278
Full Text - Highly cited papers on tuberculosis (2003–2005) | PDF (92 KB) - Highly cited papers on tuberculosis (2003–2005)
News and Views
Tuberculosis
The open book of infectious diseases - pp279 - 280
Christopher M Sassetti & Eric J Rubin
doi:10.1038/nm0307-279
Abstract - The open book of infectious diseases | Full Text - The open book of infectious diseases | PDF (149 KB) - The open book of infectious diseases
Tuberculosis
Defining the 'survivasome' of Mycobacterium tuberculosis - pp280 - 282
Gyanu Lamichhane & William Bishai
doi:10.1038/nm0307-280
Abstract - Defining the 'survivasome' of Mycobacterium tuberculosis | Full Text - Defining the 'survivasome' of Mycobacterium tuberculosis | PDF (167 KB) - Defining the 'survivasome' of Mycobacterium tuberculosis
Tuberculosis
The survival kit of Mycobacterium tuberculosis - pp282 - 284
Digby F Warner & Valerie Mizrahi
doi:10.1038/nm0307-282
Abstract - The survival kit of Mycobacterium tuberculosis | Full Text - The survival kit of Mycobacterium tuberculosis | PDF (186 KB) - The survival kit of Mycobacterium tuberculosis
Tuberculosis
Mycobacterium tuberculosis virulence: lipids inside and out - pp284 - 285
Sabine Ehrt & Dirk Schnappinger
doi:10.1038/nm0307-284
Abstract - Mycobacterium tuberculosis virulence: lipids inside and out | Full Text - Mycobacterium tuberculosis virulence: lipids inside and out | PDF (136 KB) - Mycobacterium tuberculosis virulence: lipids inside and out
Tuberculosis
Mycobacterial virulence and specialized secretion: same story, different ending - pp286 - 287
Marcel A Behr & David R Sherman
doi:10.1038/nm0307-286
Abstract - Mycobacterial virulence and specialized secretion: same story, different ending | Full Text - Mycobacterial virulence and specialized secretion: same story, different ending | PDF (145 KB) - Mycobacterial virulence and specialized secretion: same story, different ending
Commentaries
Tuberculosis
Challenges in tuberculosis drug research and development - pp290 - 294
Ann M Ginsberg & Melvin Spigelman
doi:10.1038/nm0307-290
Full Text - Challenges in tuberculosis drug research and development | PDF (107 KB) - Challenges in tuberculosis drug research and development
Tuberculosis
From magic bullets back to the Magic Mountain: the rise of extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis - pp295 - 298
Susan E Dorman & Richard E Chaisson
doi:10.1038/nm0307-295
Full Text - From magic bullets back to the Magic Mountain: the rise of extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis | PDF (272 KB) - From magic bullets back to the Magic Mountain: the rise of extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis
Tuberculosis
Changing funding patterns in tuberculosis - pp299 - 303
Stefan H E Kaufmann & Shreemanta K Parida
doi:10.1038/nm0307-299
Full Text - Changing funding patterns in tuberculosis | PDF (194 KB) - Changing funding patterns in tuberculosis
Tuberculosis
Aligning pharmaceutical innovation with medical need - pp304 - 308
Carl Nathan
doi:10.1038/nm0307-304
Full Text - Aligning pharmaceutical innovation with medical need | PDF (141 KB) - Aligning pharmaceutical innovation with medical need
Market Analysis
Tuberculosis
Tuberculosis, a neglected opportunity? - pp309 - 312
Claire Harper
doi:10.1038/nm0307-309
Full Text - Tuberculosis, a neglected opportunity? | PDF (471 KB) - Tuberculosis, a neglected opportunity?