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Key Peptides That Could Lead to Universal Vaccine for Influenza Identified
Researchers have identified
key peptides that could lead
to a universal vaccine for
influenza and would activate
alternative mechanisms of t ... > full story
How Viruses Evolve, and in Some Cases, Become Deadly
Researchers have
demonstrated how a new virus
evolves, shedding light on
how easy it can be for
diseases to gain dangerous
mutations. ... > full story
Does La Niña Weather Pattern Lead to Flu Pandemics?
Worldwide pandemics of
influenza caused widespread
death and illness in 1918,
1957, 1968 and 2009. A new
study examining weather
patterns around the time of
... > full story
Rebooting the System: Immune Cells Repair Damaged Lung Tissues After Flu Infection
There's more than one way to
mop up after a flu
infection. Now, researchers
report that a previously
unrecognized population of
... > full story
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School Closures Slowed Spread of 2009 H1N1 Flu Pandemic
February 6, 2012 — Using high-quality data about the incidence of influenza infections in Alberta during the 2009 H1N1 flu pandemic, the researchers show that when schools closed for the summer, the transmission of ... > full story -
Pairing Masks and Hand Washing Could Drastically Slow Spread of a Pandemic Flu
January 31, 2012 — Masks and hand hygiene could cut the spread of flu-like symptoms up to 75 percent, a new study ... > full story -
New Information for Flu Fight: Researchers Study RNA Interference to Determine Host Genes Used by Influenza for Virus Replication
January 27, 2012 — Influenza virus can rapidly evolve from one form to another, complicating the effectiveness of vaccines and anti-viral drugs used to treat it. By first understanding the complex host cell pathways ... > full story -
Newly Engineered Highly Transmissible H5N1 Strain Ignites Controversy About Balancing Scientific Discovery and Public Safety
January 26, 2012 — Scientists have engineered a new strain of H5N1 (commonly known as bird flu) to be readily transmitted between humans. Two articles raise concerns about if and how this research should be continued, ... > full story -
Generation X: How Young Adults Deal With Influenza
January 24, 2012 — Only about one in five young adults in their late 30s received a flu shot during the 2009-2010 swine flu epidemic, according to a report that details the behavior and attitudes of Generation ... > full story -
'Google Flu Trends' Is a Powerful Early Warning System for Emergency Departments
January 9, 2012 — Monitoring Internet search traffic about influenza may prove to be a better way for hospital emergency rooms to prepare for a surge in sick patients compared to waiting for outdated government flu ... > full story -
New Model to Design Better Flu Shots Proposed
December 22, 2011 — The flu shot, typically the first line of defense against seasonal influenza, could better treat the US population, thanks to new ... > full story -
Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs May Reduce Mortality for Influenza Patients
December 16, 2011 — Statins, traditionally known as cholesterol-lowering drugs, may reduce mortality among patients hospitalized with influenza, according to a new ... > full story -
Strict Policy Raises Hospital's Worker Flu Vaccination Rate
December 12, 2011 — A California hospital raised its employee influenza vaccination rate above 90 percent by shifting from a voluntary vaccination program to one mandating all healthcare workers either get vaccinated or ... > full story -
Promising Results in Mice on Needle-Free Candidate Universal Vaccine Against Various Flu Viruses
December 8, 2011 — Scientists have discovered that an antigen common to most influenza viruses, and commonly referred to as matrix protein 2, when administered under the tongue could protect mice against experimental ... > full story
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