influenza

Could flu someday be prevented without a vaccine?

Scientists find way to boost virus-fighter in cells before infection is present Researchers have discovered

The quest for one-shot flu vaccination for life

Memory code for flu-killing ‘assassin’ cells cracked in quest for one-shot flu ‘jab’ for life

Genetic clue to fighting new strains of flu

Researchers at the University of Melbourne have discovered a genetic marker that can accurately predict

A Call for Urgent Talks on Mutant Flu-Strain Research

The benefits and risks of “gain-of-function” research into highly pathogenic microbes with pandemic potential must

Rutgers Scientists Discover Molecules that Show Promise for New Anti-Flu Medicines

Chemicals block ability of flu virus to replicate in cells; goal is to develop medicines

Pain-Free Microneedle Influenze Vaccine is Effective, Long-Lasting

Scientists have developed an influenza vaccine delivered via microneedle patch that provided 100 percent protection

Flu vaccines aimed at younger populations could reduce transmission

The huge value of vaccinating more children and young adults for influenza is being seriously

Predicting infectious influenza

Computer model predicts when viruses become infectious A new computer model could help scientists predict

Researchers find Potential Novel Treatment for Influenza

Scientists Pursue New Therapies as Deadly H7N9 Flu Spreads in China An experimental drug has

New bird flu strain seen adapting to mammals, humans

Avian influenza rarely infects humans, but can sometimes adapt to people, posing a significant risk

Powerful New Approach to Attack Flu Virus

An international research team has manufactured a new protein that can combat deadly flu epidemics.