flu viruses

Detecting flu viruses in remote areas of world

harminka — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 10:21:10 -0500

Researchers in Ohio and New Mexico are reporting an advance in the quest for a fast, sensitive test to detect flu viruses — one that requires no refrigeration and can be used in remote areas of the world where new flu viruses often emerge.

Flu viruses take one-way ticket out of Asia, then travel world

harminka — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 13:48:07 -0500

Seasonal influenza strains constantly evolve in overlapping epidemics in Asia and sweep the rest of the world each year, an international research team has found.

Scientists discover the travel patterns of seasonal flu

seher — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 12:32:28 -0500

Scientists discover the travel patterns of seasonal flu - findings may lead to improved flu vaccines.

Scientists in search of winter flu prevention

seher — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 07:28:37 -0600

This winter has been one of the worst flu seasons in recent memory, and researchers are trying to explain why. They believe that the flu is so potent in the winter due to cold temperatures.

Study uncovers a lethal secret of 1918 influenza virus

harminka — Thu, 18 Jan 2007 02:53:09 -0600