influenza
Chinese CDC Study Finds High Risk Features Of H7N9 Virus
A new study from the Chinese CDC suggests that the H7N9 influenza A virus possesses a suite of biological features that may be a serious threat to humans.
Studying Animals To Improve Human Health
Research into animals, both common and obscure, are yielding insights into human health that are not always expected, writes Shuzhen Sim.
New Details About H7N9 Infection Uncovered
Researchers have uncovered new information about the latest strain of type A influenza, known as H7N9.
Double Dose Of Tamiflu No More Effective In Severe Flu, Study
Double doses of the antiviral drug Tamiflu to patients with severe flu offers no clinical advantage over the standard dose, says a new study.
H1N1 Influenza Vaccine From A*STAR & Cytos Enters Phase I Trials
Singapore's A*STAR and Switzerland's Cytos Biotechnology AG today announced the initiation of Phase I trials for their H1N1 influenza vaccine candidate.
Chinese Researchers Pinpoint Origins Of H7N9 Avian Flu
Chinese researchers have identified the origins of the novel H7N9 influenza virus that has led to 109 human infections and 22 deaths in China.
China Allocates US$49m To Control H7N9 Avian Flu
China's Ministry of Finance said Wednesday it has allocated 303 million yuan to control the spread of the H7N9 avian flu.
New H7N9 Bird Flu Strain Adapted To Humans, Study
A genetic analysis of the avian flu virus responsible for at least 11 human deaths in China portrays a virus evolving to adapt to human cells.
Veredus’ VereFlu Chip Detects H7N9 Bird Flu
Its VereFlu lab-on-a-chip platform has been shown to detect the H7N9 avian flu subtype that is responsible for the recent flu outbreak in China.
