Influenza News and Research

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The infection potential of influenza A viruses H3 subtype of avian, equine, and swine origin in humans

Researchers determined the zoonotic transmission potential of influenza A viruses (IAVs) H3 subtype of avian, equine, and swine origin.

20 Dec 2022

The effectiveness of a bivalent COVID-19 mRNA booster dose against hospitalization

Researchers reported on the vaccine effectiveness of a bivalent vaccine booster administered after ≥2.0 doses of monovalent mRNA vaccines against COVID-19–related hospitalizations among adult individuals 65.0 years or older.

20 Dec 2022

Inside a children’s hospital: Struggling to cope with a surge of respiratory illness

Waiting for their turn in the emergency room, dazed-looking parents in winter coats bounced crying children in their arms, trying to catch the eye of Dr. Erica Michiels. Us! Pick us next! they seemed to plead with tired eyes.

20 Dec 2022

Seasonal influenza activity remains high but appears to be declining in some areas of the US

The weekly FluView Report mentions that the number of influenza cases seems to be declining in some areas in the United States. However, the overall seasonal influenza activity remains high.

19 Dec 2022

First H5N3 infection in a captive emperor tamarin documented in new study

In a new study, researchers reported the first H5N3 infection in a captive Emperor Tamarin.

19 Dec 2022

Natural substances show great therapeutic potential to inhibit influenza viruses

Fever, cough, sore throat, and general malaise - the cold season is here, and not only corona but also influenza viruses are spreading again at a rapid pace.

16 Dec 2022

Sheep milk could be an inexpensive source of therapeutic polyclonal SARS-CoV-2 neutralizing antibodies

Researchers used sheep, a ruminant mammal, to obtain polyclonal immunoglobulins (IgGs) against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).

15 Dec 2022

Influenza vaccine effectiveness during the 2021–2022 influenza season in the United States

Researchers estimated influenza VE in patients aged ≥6 months seeking outpatient care for ARI due to the influenza A(H3N2) virus between October 2021 and April 2022 in the United States (US).

15 Dec 2022

Avian influenza update: Bird keepers in England must house all poultry and captive birds until further notice

All poultry and captive birds must be housed in England until further notice, following an increase in the number of detections of avian influenza in wild birds and on commercial premises.

14 Dec 2022

Study indicates need for developing mucosal vaccines to induce potent immune responses at sites where SARS-CoV-2 infection occurs

Researchers measured the antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 from nasal fluid, saliva, and plasma to compare the antibody levels between blood and mucosal fluids.

14 Dec 2022

Researchers develop new porous material capable of regenerating bones and preventing infections

Researchers from the Bioengineering and Biomaterials Laboratory of Universidad Católica de Valencia (UCV) have developed a new porous material capable of regenerating bones and preventing infections at the same time.

12 Dec 2022

COVID-19 vaccination temporarily alters heart rate variability

HRV parameters after COVID-19 vaccination show significant short-term changes that may persist for up to three days until ultimately returning to baseline.

12 Dec 2022

How convergent evolution is creating new COVID-19 waves

Researchers detail the unique evolutionary trajectory of SARS-CoV-2, with a focus on its unprecedented scale in 2022.

11 Dec 2022

Enveloped viruses show greater cross-species transmission, according to new research

New research found that enveloped viruses harbor greater cross-species transmissibility and are more likely to cause zoonotic infections than nonenveloped viruses.

9 Dec 2022

Hospital financial decisions play a role in the critical shortage of pediatric beds for RSV patients

The dire shortage of pediatric hospital beds plaguing the nation this fall is a byproduct of financial decisions made by hospitals over the past decade, as they shuttered children's wards, which often operate in the red, and expanded the number of beds available for more profitable endeavors like joint replacements and cancer care.

9 Dec 2022

Pre-existing SARS-CoV-2 antibodies may increase the breadth of mRNA vaccines, study suggests

Nearly three years into the pandemic, many of us now carry antibodies against the virus - due to an infection or two, a few doses of mRNA vaccine, or a round of monoclonal-antibody treatment.

6 Dec 2022

Research reveals a novel viral strategy in modulating stress granule formation to promote virus infection

Researchers illustrated a novel strategy likely employed by viruses to promote infection.

6 Dec 2022

Co-infecting pathogens and the microbiome from SARS-CoV-2 positive and negative samples

Researchers evaluated co-infections in SARS-CoV-2-infected patients.

6 Dec 2022

Antibody responses engendered by maternal SARS-CoV-2 vaccination following initial and booster doses in maternal circulation and breastmilk

Researchers investigated passive immunization of the fetus and neonates by evaluating the antibody responses elicited by primary and booster doses of maternal SARS-CoV-2 vaccination.

2 Dec 2022

Detection of early-formed, antigen-specific clones in SARS-CoV-2-reactive B cells after longitudinal analysis

Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2), the causal agent of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, has globally infected more than 639 million individuals and claimed over 6.6 million lives. Despite the rapid commencement of COVID-19 vaccination programs in most countries across the world, the virus has remained in circulation.

30 Nov 2022

Influenza News and Research

Latest Influenza News and Research

The infection potential of influenza A viruses H3 subtype of avian, equine, and swine origin in humans

The effectiveness of a bivalent COVID-19 mRNA booster dose against hospitalization

Inside a children’s hospital: Struggling to cope with a surge of respiratory illness

Seasonal influenza activity remains high but appears to be declining in some areas of the US

First H5N3 infection in a captive emperor tamarin documented in new study

Natural substances show great therapeutic potential to inhibit influenza viruses

Sheep milk could be an inexpensive source of therapeutic polyclonal SARS-CoV-2 neutralizing antibodies

Influenza vaccine effectiveness during the 2021–2022 influenza season in the United States

Avian influenza update: Bird keepers in England must house all poultry and captive birds until further notice

Study indicates need for developing mucosal vaccines to induce potent immune responses at sites where SARS-CoV-2 infection occurs

Researchers develop new porous material capable of regenerating bones and preventing infections

COVID-19 vaccination temporarily alters heart rate variability

How convergent evolution is creating new COVID-19 waves

Enveloped viruses show greater cross-species transmission, according to new research

Hospital financial decisions play a role in the critical shortage of pediatric beds for RSV patients

Pre-existing SARS-CoV-2 antibodies may increase the breadth of mRNA vaccines, study suggests

Research reveals a novel viral strategy in modulating stress granule formation to promote virus infection

Co-infecting pathogens and the microbiome from SARS-CoV-2 positive and negative samples

Antibody responses engendered by maternal SARS-CoV-2 vaccination following initial and booster doses in maternal circulation and breastmilk

Detection of early-formed, antigen-specific clones in SARS-CoV-2-reactive B cells after longitudinal analysis

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Modular, Scalable, Intelligent: How n6 Is Rethinking NGS Library Prep

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