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Major Mid-century Influenza Epidemics Caused By Novel Hybrid Viruses
Reassortment of the
influenza A virus occurs
frequently throughout its
evolutionary history,
according to a new study in
... > full story
Spread Of 1918 Flu Pandemic Explained
Researchers have explained
why two mutations in the
H1N1 avian flu virus were
critical for viral
transmission in humans
during the 1918 pandemic
outbreak that killed at
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Chemists Track How Drug Changes, Blocks Flu Virus
Chemists have discovered an
antivirus drug attacks
influenza A by changing the
motion and structure of a
proton channel necessary for
the virus to infect healthy
... > full story
New Target For Preventing And Treating Flu Discovered
Researchers have now
provided a new strategy for
designing drugs that target
resistant viral strains of
inflenza tupe A by solving
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Step Toward Better Flu Vaccine
February 29, 2008 — New research has uncovered information that may someday lead to a better flu vaccine. While the research is an early step toward a better vaccine, the findings track a little-understood immune system ... > full story -
Spread Of Bird Flu Strains Slowed At Some Borders
February 28, 2008 — Several strains of the bird flu virus that raged across southern China were blocked from entering Thailand and Vietnam, researchers have discovered. This first-ever statistical analysis of influenza ... > full story -
Flu Pandemic Risk: Swine Flu Monitoring Needed For Farm Workers, Study Says
February 15, 2008 — A new study recommends that workers on pig farms be monitored as part of influenza pandemic preparedness, after a child on a communal farm in Canada was diagnosed with swine flu in 2006. Though the ... > full story -
Genetic Breakthrough Supercharges Immunity To Flu And Other Viruses
February 14, 2008 — A way to boost an organism's natural anti-virus defenses has been discovered, effectively making its cells immune to influenza and other viruses. The process -- which could lead to the development of ... > full story -
How Noroviruses Cause Repeated Outbreaks Of 'Stomach Flu'
February 13, 2008 — Noroviruses, which are highly contagious, cause nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. While most people recover within a few days, the very young and old may experience severe disease. Although maintaining ... > full story -
Cracking The Code Of Bird Flu Time Bomb
February 4, 2008 — Researchers have developed a technique to 'crack-the-code' of the deadly H5N1 avian influenza virus. It will enable influenza virus specialists and drug researchers to interrogate one of the virus' ... > full story -
New Hospital Standards Needed For Pediatric Flu Vaccines
February 4, 2008 — Many children hospitalized for influenza have had a recent, previous hospitalization that would have provided an easy, convenient opportunity to receive a hospital-based influenza vaccination. ... > full story -
New Test Detects Flu, Common Cold And Other Respiratory Viruses Fast
January 31, 2008 — A new test simultaneously detects the most prevalent respiratory viruses, including flu and the common cold, helping doctors more accurately diagnose patients. The speed and reliability of the test ... > full story -
New Vaccine Against Deadliest Strain Of Avian Flu Successful In Mice
January 30, 2008 — A vaccine against the most common and deadliest strain of avian flu, H5N1, has been engineered and tested. The vaccine produced a strong immune response in mice and protected them from death ... > full story -
Universal Influenza Vaccine Tested Successfully In Humans
January 25, 2008 — Scientists report the successful conclusion of Phase I trials of the universal flu vaccine in humans. The universal influenza vaccine is intended to provide protection against all 'A' strains of the ... > full story
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