Resolving a key to enterovirus infection: Receptor protein discovery could aid future vaccine design
Researchers found a protein that's essential for an enterovirus to enter human cells. Although not the infamous example—that ...
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Influenza Information
The flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses that infect the nose, throat, and lungs. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. The best way to ...
Researchers develop nasal spray H5N1 avian influenza vaccine
The State Key Laboratory for Emerging Infectious Diseases at the University of Hong Kong (HKU) and the InnoHK Center for ...
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Virus Infects Cells with a Protective Cloaking Mechanism
Scientists are now looking to bacteriophage — viruses that infect bacteria — and their potential to treat drug-resistant ...
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Influenza Vaccination in 2023-2024 Season Reduced Overall Outpatient Illness Risk
Despite variations by age group and influenza virus type, the 2023-2024 influenza vaccine was protective against outpatient illness in pediatric and adult patients.
Everything you need to know about bird flu
A dangerous bird flu, in other words, was suddenly circulating in mammals—mammals with which people have ongoing, extensive ...
Cocrystal Pharma Reports 2024 Financial Results and Provides Updates on its Antiviral Drug-Development Programs
Cocrystal Pharma, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company discovering and developing novel antiviral therapeutics that target the replication process of influenza viruses, coronaviruses ...