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A SMART(er) Way to Track Influenza
June 11, 2012 — Researchers have created a reliable and fast flu-detection test that can be carried in a first-aid kit. The novel prototype device isolates influenza RNA using a combination of magnetics and ... > full story -
Pandemic Preparedness
June 7, 2012 — Researchers have developed the "Texas Pandemic Flu Toolkit" to assist public health officials in planning for and managing a disease outbreak. The toolkit is a web-based service that simulates the ... > full story -
Why Swine Flu Virus Is Developing Drug Resistance
May 29, 2012 — Computer chips of a type more commonly found in game consoles have been used by scientists to reveal how the flu virus resists anti-flu drugs such as Relenza and ... > full story -
Powerful New Approach to Attack Flu Virus
May 27, 2012 — Scientists have manufactured a new protein that can combat deadly flu epidemics. The research demonstrates ways to use manufactured genes as antivirals, which disable key functions of the flu ... > full story -
Flu Shot During Pregnancy Shows Unexpected Benefits in Large Study
May 22, 2012 — Getting a flu shot during pregnancy provides unanticipated benefits to the baby, according to the authors of a large population-based study examining the issue. Specifically, the study showed that ... > full story -
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 -
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 -
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 -
Feral Pigs Can Carry Nasty Bacteria That Can Be Transmitted to People
April 11, 2012 — A new study shows that, for the first time since testing began several years ago, feral pigs in North Carolina have tested positive for Brucella suis, an important and harmful bacteria that can be ... > full story -
Studies on Resistance Against Influenza
April 11, 2012 — When swine flu struck Sweden in 2009, it was clear that certain age groups were more vulnerable than others. An epidemiologist is now planning to study immunity against influenza in ... > full story
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