Recent research demonstrates that blocking the attachment of virus particles to cell surface molecules in infant mice can significantly reduce the transmission of influenza A.…
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This image illustrates the very beginning stages of an influenza (flu) infection in the respiratory tract. Credit: CDC Researchers discovered that the sac around the…
Researchers have discovered a new class of antibodies capable of neutralizing various flu virus strains, potentially aiding in the development of more broadly protective flu…
A study comparing COVID-19 and seasonal influenza shows both viruses can cause significant long-term health issues post-hospitalization, with COVID-19 affecting multiple organ systems and the…
New research identified that the COVID virus relies on a human post-translation process called SUMOylation for replication, a process similar to that of Influenza A…
A study by researchers in China and Nottingham found that a subtype of the H3N8 avian influenza virus currently prevalent in Chinese poultry farms is…
A meta-analysis published in Current Biology found that good sleep plays a crucial role in boosting the immune system’s response to vaccination. Individuals who slept…
A recent scientific study found that individuals who slept for less than six hours per night before and after vaccination had a weakened antibody response.…
The findings shed light on the mechanism by which drugs such as ibuprofen and aspirin alleviate flu symptoms and suggest that the drugs may even…
The flu vaccine is a preventive measure that helps protect against influenza, a highly contagious respiratory illness caused by the flu virus. The vaccine is…
According to the researchers, the therapy, H84T-BanLec, holds unique promise. They hope to start human testing soon. The potential therapy was derived from a banana…
Red and orange areas on these heat maps of human brains show where the gene APOE is most active (top two brain images) and where…
Researchers found that people who tested positive for COVID-19 had a 4.8 times increased risk of intracerebral hemorrhage (bleeding in the brain), 3.5 times increased…
A new study finds that flu vaccination was associated with a 40% reduced risk for Alzheimer’s disease over a four-year period. Over the course of…
Avian influenza viruses often emerge on high-density poultry farms. However, they can be deadly in wild bird populations and can even infect humans. With recent…
A visualization of the AIRS instrument’s measurements of atmospheric water vapor around the globe. Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/AIRS NASAEstablished in 1958, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration…
Two for one: Repeated seasonal influenza vaccines also provide kids better protection against future flu pandemics, researchers find. Researchers at McMaster University have found that…
But quality of evidence variable, and no clarity on optimal formulation or dose. A zinc supplement might help stave off the symptoms of respiratory tract…
If you have heart disease or risk factors for heart disease, you already know about the increased risk of heart attack and stroke. But did…
An international team of scientists has created a powerful new resource to speed the development of vaccines and treatments to battle the next pandemic. University…