All influenza articles – Page 7
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NewsComputer model of influenza virus shows universal vaccine promise
Researchers have created an atomic-level computer model of the H1N1 virus that reveals new vulnerabilities, suggesting possible strategies for the design of future vaccines and antivirals against influenza.
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NewsResearchers develop electrochemical biosensor for flu antibody detection
A new testing method uses an electrochemical cell-free biosensor that can directly detect antibodies against diseases such as influenza in blood serum.
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NewsSimple nasal swab can provide early warning of emerging viruses
Testing for the presence of a single immune system molecule on nasal swabs can help detect stealthy viruses not identified in standard tests, Yale researchers have found.
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NewsNew £1.7m containment facility will help prepare for future pandemics
A £1.7m laboratory building which will investigate infectious diseases has opened at the University of Warwick – helping to tackle some of the most globally important human diseases and prepare for pandemics of the future.