Some viruses can only infect people once—measles for example. But other viruses, notably influenza, are capable of infecting repeatedly. Scientists have long puzzled over how the flu virus evades human immunity. Recent work in eLife clarifies exactly how the virus … Continue reading
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New insights into how influenza evades human immunity
Categories: Immunology | Infectious disease | Journal Club | Medical Sciences
Tagged antibody, immunity, influenza, vaccine, virus
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Journal Club: Dogs can harbor evolving flu viruses, signaling potential future threat to humans
When scientists search for the origins of a novel influenza A outbreak, they often trace the virus back to birds or pigs. These animals act as reservoirs, hosts that allow diverse flu viruses to swap genome segments, evolving into new … Continue reading
Categories: Evolution | Infectious disease | Journal Club | Uncategorized
Tagged avian flu, canine flu, H1N1, influenza, pandemic, swine flu, zoonosis
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Babies conceived in May often born early
Most scientists would bristle at the suggestion that birth signs can affect a baby’s life. But mounting evidence indicates that the month of conception, at least, can play a role in infant well being. A new study, “Within-mother analysis of … Continue reading