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Genetics of Flu Susceptibility: Why the Flu Is Life-Threatening for Some, and Quite Mild for Others
March 25, 2012 — A genetic finding could help explain why influenza becomes a life-threatening disease to some people while it has only mild effects in others. New research has identified for the first time a human ... > full story -
New H5N1 Viruses: How to Balance Risk of Escape With Benefits of Research?
March 6, 2012 — In the controversy surrounding the newly developed strains of avian H5N1 flu viruses, scientists and policy makers are struggling with one question in particular: what level of biosafety is best for ... > full story -
How Accurate Are Rapid Flu Tests?
February 27, 2012 — A new study has put the accuracy of rapid influenza diagnostic tests (RIDTs) under the microscope. The meta-analysis of 159 studies showed three key findings: that RIDTs can be used to confirm the ... > full story -
'Universal' Vaccines Could Finally Allow for Wide-Scale Flu Prevention
February 27, 2012 — Scientists have found that an emerging class of long-lasting flu vaccines called "universal" vaccines could for the first time allow for the effective, wide-scale prevention of flu by limiting the ... > full story -
Opinion: H5N1 Flu Is Just as Dangerous as Feared, Now Requires Action
February 23, 2012 — The debate about the potential severity of an outbreak of airborne H5N1 influenza in humans needs to move on from speculation and focus instead on how we can safely continue H5N1 research and share ... > full story -
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 -
Key Peptides That Could Lead to Universal Vaccine for Influenza Identified
January 31, 2012 — Researchers have identified key peptides that could lead to a universal vaccine for influenza and would activate alternative mechanisms of the immune system. They have discovered a series of ... > 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 -
How Viruses Evolve, and in Some Cases, Become Deadly
January 26, 2012 — Researchers have demonstrated how a new virus evolves, shedding light on how easy it can be for diseases to gain dangerous ... > full story
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