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World-First Swine-Flu Vaccine Trial Reveals One Dose Provides 'Strong Immune Response'
September 3, 2009 — Results from the first swine-flu vaccine trials taking place in the United Kingdom reveal a strong immune response after just one ... > full story -
Experience Of Molecular Pathology Laboratories Confirming Cases Of Swine Influenza A Described
September 2, 2009 — Researchers have reported community molecular pathologists' efforts to confirm suspected cases of H1N1 influenza early in the outbreak and discussed the challenges encountered by the diagnostic ... > full story -
H1N1 Pandemic Virus Does Not Mutate Into 'Superbug' In Lab Study
September 1, 2009 — In the first study to examine how the H1N1 pandemic virus interacts with other flu strains, laboratory research found no evidence of "reassortment" to form a more virulent "superbug," but did ... > full story -
Bird Flu Leaves The Nest -- Adapting To A New Host
August 26, 2009 — Current research suggests that viral polymerase may provide a new therapeutic target for host-adapted avian influenza. Highly pathogenic avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, is a strain of ... > full story -
New Study Finds Wild Pikas Are Natural Mammalian Hosts To H5N1 Avian Influenza Virus
August 25, 2009 — For the first time a new study suggests that when exposed in their natural ecosystem, wild pikas (a species closely related to rabbits) are mammalian hosts of H5N1 subtype avian influenza viruses and ... > full story -
Microbiologists Find Defense Molecule That Senses Respiratory Viruses
August 23, 2009 — Research points toward potential immune therapies for individuals at high risk for RSV and flu, two common respiratory viruses. This could benefit infants, children, the elderly and persons with ... > full story -
Universal Influenza Vaccination May Reduce Antibiotic Use
August 20, 2009 — We all know that influenza vaccination helps prevent disease, but a new study from Canada suggests it may also prevent another public health problem: inappropriate antibiotic ... > full story -
Researcher Questions Federal Guidelines For Seasonal And Swine Flu Vaccines
August 20, 2009 — A researcher has developed a mathematical model that calls into question whether current federal guidelines on seasonal and swine flu vaccines are targeting the correct populations and preventing ... > full story -
Painless 'Microneedle' Patch May Take Sting Out Of Shots
August 19, 2009 — Scientists report the design of a painless patch that may someday render hypodermic needles -- as well as annual flu shots -- a thing of the past. Lined with tiny "microneedles," these patches could ... > full story -
Tobacco Plants Yield First Vaccine For Dreaded 'Cruise Ship Virus'
August 18, 2009 — Scientists have used a new vaccine production technology to develop a vaccine for norovirus, a dreaded cause of diarrhea and vomiting that may be the second most common viral infection in the United ... > full story
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