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Pandemic 2009 H1N1 Vaccination Produces Antibodies Against Multiple Flu Strains
May 21, 2012 The pandemic 2009 H1N1 vaccine can generate antibodies in vaccinated individuals not only against the H1N1 virus, but also against other influenza virus strains including H5N1 and H3N2. This ... > full story -
Babies' Susceptibility to Colds Linked to Immune Response at Birth
May 17, 2012 Innate differences in immunity can be detected at birth, according to new research. And babies with a better innate response to viruses have fewer respiratory illnesses in the first year of ... > full story -
Virus 'Barcodes' Offer Rapid Detection of Mutated Strains
May 14, 2012 Researchers are developing a way to 'barcode' viral diseases to rapidly test new outbreaks for potentially lethal ... > full story -
'Switch' to Boost Anti-Viral Response to Fight Infectious Diseases
May 11, 2012 Scientists have for the first time, identified the molecular 'switch' that directly triggers the body's first line of defense against pathogens, more accurately known as the body's "innate ... > full story -
H1N1 Discovery Paves Way for Universal Flu Vaccine
May 8, 2012 Researchers have found a potential way to develop universal flu vaccines and eliminate the need for seasonal flu ... > full story -
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Oral Zinc May Lessen Common Cold Symptoms but Adverse Effects Are Common
May 7, 2012 Oral zinc treatments may shorten the duration of symptoms of the common cold in adults, although adverse effects are common, according to a new ... > full story -
Influenza 'Histone Mimic' Suppresses Antiviral Response
May 6, 2012 For a virus like influenza, the key to success isn't in overpowering the immune system, it's in tricking it. Scientists have now identified a novel mechanism by which influenza viruses hijack key ... > full story -
After Epic Debate, Avian Flu Research Sees Light of Day
May 2, 2012 After a marathon debate over a pair of studies that show how the avian H5N1 influenza virus could become transmissible in mammals, and an unprecedented recommendation by a government review panel to ... > full story -
Mucus from Pig Stomachs Is Effective as Anti-Viral Agent: May Be Useful in Cosmetics and Baby Formula
April 25, 2012 Scientists are reporting that the mucus lining the stomachs of pigs could be a long-sought, abundant source of "mucins" being considered for use as broad-spectrum anti-viral agents to supplement baby ... > full story -
History Is Key Factor in Plant Disease Virulence
April 21, 2012 The virulence of plant-borne diseases depends on not just the particular strain of a pathogen, but on where the pathogen has been before landing in its host, according to new research ... > full story
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