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 ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

Recent findings reveal H5N1 avian influenza is evolving, evading immunity, and increasing pandemic potential, highlighting ...

The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices voted on the flu vaccine, raising concerns about a rarely used preservative. Medical groups worry this will "sow distrust" in vaccines.

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 ...