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Flu Vaccine Research: Overcoming 'Original Sin'
August 17, 2012 — Scientists studying flu vaccines have identified ways to overcome an obstacle called "original antigenic sin," which can impair immune responses to new flu ... > full story -
Potential Hurdle to Universal Flu Vaccine Development May Be Overcome, Study Suggests
August 15, 2012 — In the quest for a universal influenza vaccine -- one that elicits broadly neutralizing antibodies that can protect against most or all strains of flu virus -- scientists have faced a sobering ... > full story -
Human Antibodies That Protect Against Large Variety of Flu Viruses Described
August 9, 2012 — Scientists have described three human antibodies that provide broad protection against Influenza B virus strains. The same team had previously reported finding broadly neutralizing antibodies against ... > full story -
Influenza Virus Replication: Catching the Cap-Snatcher
August 2, 2012 — Researchers have determined the detailed three-dimensional structure of part of the flu virus' RNA polymerase, an enzyme that is crucial for influenza virus replication. The research was done on the ... > full story -
Equatorial Regions in Brazil Less Affected by 2009 Influenza Pandemic
August 1, 2012 — The death toll of the 2009 influenza pandemic in equatorial climates may have been much lower than originally thought, according to a new ... > full story -
An Avian Flu That Jumps from Birds to Mammals Is Killing New England's Baby Seals
July 31, 2012 — A novel avian influenza virus has acquired the ability to infect aquatic mammals and was responsible for an outbreak of fatal pneumonia that recently struck harbor seals in New England, according to ... > full storyMore: -
What It Takes to Be the Perfect Invading Parasite
July 18, 2012 — Scientists have just documented the characteristics of invading parasites, using malaria in New Zealand bird ... > full story -
Online Self-Diagnosis: Am I Having a Heart Attack or Is It Just the Hiccups?
July 17, 2012 — Consumers who self-diagnose are more likely to believe they have a serious illness because they focus on their symptoms rather than the likelihood of a particular disease, according to a new study. ... > full story -
Keeping the Flu Away: Synthetic Protein Activates Immune System Within Two Hours
July 6, 2012 — Researchers may have found the secret to helping the immune system fight off the flu before it gets you sick. A new study finds that EP67, a powerful synthetic protein, is able to activate the innate ... > full story -
Measuring the Uncertainties of Pandemic Influenza
July 2, 2012 — A major collaboration between US research centers has highlighted three factors that could ultimately determine whether an outbreak of influenza becomes a serious epidemic that threatens national ... > full story
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