Abstract: The invention features diagnostic and therapeutic methods and compositions featuring Anti-TNF Induced Apoptosis (ATIA). ATIA is useful as a diagnostic marker for cancer, in particular for glioblastoma. ATIA is also a therapeutic target in diseases such as cancer. The invention encompasses combination therapies where knockdown of ATIA is used in combination with other treatment. The invention also features kits for use in the diagnostic and therapeutic methods.

Abstract: Peptides and polypeptides that elicit immunogenic responses in a mammal; especially neutralizing antibodies, against human and avian influenza strains H1N1, H3N2, H5N1 and H7N7 are disclosed Immunogenic compositions including these peptides, and polypeptides are also provided. Compositions including these peptides and polypeptides with or without adjuvants are disclosed. Nucleic acids and expression cassettes encoding these peptides and polypeptides are also disclosed. Methods of inhibiting infection by influenza, with or without cell entry, are also disclosed using these peptides and polypeptides.