Influenza A virus (IAV) possesses a segmented, negative-sense RNA genome comprising eight distinct viral RNA (vRNA) segments. These segments form ribonucleoprotein (RNP) complexes that are ...

In a study of newborn piglets, infection with influenza A was associated with disruptions in the piglets' nasal and gut ...

Influenza virus is an infectious agent belonging to the virus family Orthomyxoviridae that causes a respiratory tract infection (influenza or 'flu') in vertebrates. There are three main species ...

Apr. 23, 2025 — A vaccine under development has demonstrated complete protection in mice against a deadly variant of the virus that causes bird flu. The work focuses on the H5N1 variant known as ...

However, our improved knowledge about influenza virus structure and its biological properties have enabled us to use genetic reassortment techniques to modify 'wild-type' strains so as to increase ...

Influenza continues to pose a significant global health burden, with seasonal outbreaks causing substantial morbidity and mortality. Current ...

Evolution of influenza viruses and corresponding evolution of influenza vaccines. During the 1943–1944 season when the epidemic started in early November, the trial was repeated and 6,263 ...

Still, there’s a lot of flu virus flying around out there right now, and Dr. Russo says it’s important to do what you can to lower the odds you’ll contract it.

Influenza continues to pose a significant global health burden, with seasonal outbreaks causing substantial morbidity and ...

A new study published in Nature Microbiology has uncovered significant genetic and antigenic diversity among H9N2 avian influenza viruses (AIVs) circulating in poultry across China, highlighting ...

H5N1 is a viral strain that causes bird flu. The virus can pass from birds to humans and, very rarely, from person to person. Learn more here.

Long Island’s last commercial duck farm is rebuilding after a bird flu outbreak forced the destruction of its entire ...