Researchers have identified new roles for a protein long known to protect against severe flu infection -- among them, raising the minimum number of viral particles needed to cause sickness.

Computer scientists, bioengineers and AI specialists from the Arc Institute and Stanford University have developed an ...

There have been dozens of confirmed human cases of bird flu in the U.S. this year. Experts discuss the symptoms, risks and ...

There are many processes and proteins that help the body fight a flu infection. One of them is known as IFITM3. | ...

It’s been nearly eight months since avian flu was first detected in US dairy herds, and cases in both cows and humans ...

The reduction in global travel during COVID-19 offered researchers new insights into influenza spread and mutation. After ...

Oct. 28, 2024 — A strain of H5N1 avian influenza virus found in a Texas dairy worker who was infected this spring was able to spread among ferrets through the air, ... Aug. 19, 2024 — The ...

Cambodia faces sudden surge in H5N1 cases, including novel reassortant virus, highlighting zoonotic risks and need for ...

had threatened to overwhelm even private hospitals as there were substantial admissions on account of the flu. “The recent surge in influenza cases has put tremendous strain on hospital ...

We reviewed research on SARS-CoV-2 and influenza virus detection on surfaces, their persistence under various conditions, and response to disinfectants. Viral contamination in community and healthcare ...

So, exactly what is FluMist? It is a live influenza vaccine containing a weakened flu virus for the three prominent vaccine strains. It’s approved for children as young as 2 and for adults up to ...