All Seema Lakdawala articles
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Immunity against seasonal H1N1 flu reduces bird flu severity in ferrets, study suggests
Pre-existing immunity against seasonal H1N1 flu might help explain why most reported human cases of H5N1 bird flu in the U.S. have not resulted in lethal outcomes, suggests a new study.
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Virologists call for ‘rational discourse’ on gain of function research
The study of viruses is under renewed scrutiny, say more than 150 experts in a commentary whose authors call on policymakers to recognize the need for more rational discourse around the future of virology, ahead of a meeting of the National Science Advisory Board for Biosecurity .