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The H1N1 Swine Flu: A Look Inside
Monday, November 2nd, 2009 - Anuradha Menon
The H1N1 swine flu virus has become a pandemic. James Williams takes a look at where the swine flu originated and what...

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U.S. Drug Companies Chase Vaccines

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009 - 16:09:34 - Anuradha Menon

Amid rising concern about the threat of influenza pandemics, three big drug makers announced deals Monday that give them rights to new flu vaccines...

Swine Flu Reaches into the Lungs and Gut

Saturday, July 4th, 2009 - 14:41:29 - Anuradha Menon

The swine flu virus can reach deep into the respiratory system and even as far as the intestines — findings which could explain why the disease's...

Early Control Of H5N1 Influenza Virus

Sunday, June 21st, 2009 - 19:38:16 - Ehud Rattner

Researchers from Georgia suggest that the cell-signaling protein, interferon type 1, reduced H5N1 influenza virus replication in mice and may offer...

Zoos Help Track Spread of Pandemics

Tuesday, May 5th, 2009 - 13:57:06 - Ehud Rattner

Zoos are being drafted by the US government to track the spread of avian influenza this spring. But there seem to be no plans yet to use the zoo...

Flu Vaccine Effective with Microneedle Patch

Thursday, April 30th, 2009 - 16:42:02 - Anuradha Menon

Flu vaccine delivered through skin patches containing microneedles has proven just as effective at preventing influenza in mice as intramuscular...

Lung Inflammation From Influenza Turned Off?

Tuesday, July 29th, 2008 - 13:52:39 - Ehud Rattner

A new discovery could lead to treatments which turn off the inflammation in the lungs caused by influenza and other infections, according to a study...

Maps Point the Way to Fighting the Flu Virus

Friday, April 25th, 2008 - 08:00:13 - Ehud Rattner

In the same way that a road map helps drivers make sense of otherwise cryptic directions, a team of scientists has developed software that allows...

Bird Flu Vaccination Ready?
Friday, October 12th, 2007 - Asaf Peer
A European consortium has developed a vaccination against the avian H7N1 Influenza. The new vaccination achieved good...