August 27, 2009
Bird Flu Leaves The Nest
RedOrbit.com - Current research suggests that viral polymerase may provide a new therapeutic target for host-adapted avian influenza. The related report by Gabriel et al, "Spread of Infection and Lymphocyte Depletion in Mice Depends on Polymerase of Influenza Virus" appears in the September 2009 issue of the American Journal of Pathology. http://www.redorbit.com/news/health/1743107/bird_flu_leaves_the_nest/index.html
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August 05, 2009
Virulence Of Pandemic H1N1 Virus In Swine Populations
ScienceDaily — Laboratory studies at Kansas State University and the work of a K-State researcher are making headway in the effort to control the pandemic H1N1 virus. http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/07/090730111200.htm
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August 03, 2009
First evidence of Relenza-resistant flu
6minutes.com.au - Australian researchers have reported what they say is the first evidence of resistance to zanamivir (Relenza) in seasonal influenza A (H1N1) strains. http://www.6minutes.com.au/articles/z1/view.asp?id=492811
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Computational chemistry predicts flu mutations
ChemistryWorld - Researchers in the US have shown how it might be possible to use computational chemistry to predict which mutations in a key influenza virus protein could lead to dangerous new strains of the disease. http://www.rsc.org/chemistryworld/News/2009/August/03080902.asp
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