influenza
The Origins Of The Deadly H7N9 Influenza Strain
Scientists have identified the changes in H9N2 flu virus in chickens that could signal emergence of viruses with potential to trigger a pandemic.
Adapting Influenza For Vaccine Mass Production
The ability to grow influenza in cell culture rather than chicken eggs paves the way for mass production of the vaccine.
Separating The Infected From The Vaccinated
A newly developed diagnostic test is able to differentiate which birds have been vaccinated for bird flu and which are currently infected.
7 Must-Read Stories In October 2014
From Nobel Prizes to world firsts and ancient sex to fossilized poo, don't miss any of our top stories from October!
‘Virological Penicillin’ Found In Chinese Traditional Medicine
Researchers have isolated the first compound that can directly act on viral infectious agents, an miRNA found in honeysuckle used in traditional Chinese medicine.
How Influenza Uses Random Errors To Survive
Researchers have identified the mechanism the influenza A virus uses to introduce genetic diversity and increase its chances of survival.
Protecting The Elderly From Seasonal Flu
Elderly patients could benefit from pretreatment with imiquimod before seasonal influenza vaccination.
Takeda Receives NDA Approval For Influenza Vaccine
Developed using cell culture-based technology, Takeda's H5N1 vaccine could help to strengthen Japan's pandemic preparedness.
Sinovac Seeks Approval For H7N9 Vaccine Clinical Trials
Sinovac Biotech has submitted a clinical trial application to commence clinical trials for its vaccine Avian influenza A (H7N9) vaccine.
