Improved replication of vaccine seed strains in embryonated hens' eggs would lower the cost of manuinactivated influenza vaccines and allow more doses to be manufactured. Higher-growing influenza A aviruses will be developed that can be genetically reasserted with poorly-growing fresh human… More

Not Available Faster and more efficient methods are needed for developing scenario-based team and individual performance measures for distributed simulation environments. Aptima proposes a steamlined approach to identify critical team competencies, knowledge, and skills. This approach combines… More

Not Available Q-Peak, Inc. proposes to develop a broadly tunable, l0-W-average-power IR source suitable for use as a DIAL system transmitter and based on the combination of a Nd-doped pulsed pump laser and optical parametric oscillators (OPO) The laser source, a compact, diode-pumped, 5-10 kHz… More

Not Available Physical Sciences Inc., Thiokol Propulsion, and Lockheed Martin Missile and Space propose to develop spacecraft structural materials which can withstand mechanical loads during launch and can be consumed as propellants for on-orbit propulsion. Spacecraft structural elements… More

DESCRIPTION: (Adapted from Applicant's Abstract) Genital herpes is a major health problem in the U.S. The prevalence of these infections is dramatically increasing despite effective antiviral drugs. This increase puts young adults and infants at risk of genital and neonatal… More

DESCRIPTION: (Adapted from Applicant's Abstract) Genital herpes is a major health problem in the U.S. The prevalence of these infections is dramatically increasing despite effective antiviral drugs. This increase puts young adults and infants at risk of genital and neonatal… More