The fatality rate for H5N1 highly pathogenic avian influenza in humans has historically been high, with more than half of ...

An epidemiologist makes the case that a rush of research to stop a swine flu outbreak led to an accidental lab release of an extinct virus. Preparing for one pandemic triggered a different one.

New CDC research suggests the H5N1 avian influenza virus that infected a Michigan dairy farmworker can be transmitted through the air. The revelation, the study's authors wrote, suggests "an ...

Flu virus transcription caught in the act Cryo-EM experts make a movie of influenza’s replication machinery, which could lead to better antivirals by Louisa Dalton, special to C&EN ...

HKUMed has achieved a significant breakthrough in developing needle-free, live-attenuated influenza vaccines with broad protection against human and avian virus subtypes.

The administration of influenza and COVID-19 vaccines leads to small changes in the length of the menstrual cycle, particularly when administering during the follicular phase.

He said 'the bird flu is just as concerning' and explained how fast the virus has spread among dairy cattle. What is H5N1? H5N1 is a specific strain of influenza A virus, also known as bird flu.

The influenza virus manipulates the body's gene regulation system to accelerate its own spread. A new study also shows that an already approved drug could help strengthen immune defenses ...

The influenza virus manipulates the body's gene regulation system to accelerate its own spread, according to researchers at the University of Gothenburg.

– Detailed results from the CENTERSTONE trial show treatment with Xofluza reduced the odds of transmission, or spread of influenza virus, from an infected person to household members by 32% ...

New England Journal of Medicine Publishes Phase III Data Showing Single-dose Xofluza Significantly Reduces Influenza Virus Transmission Provided by Business Wire Apr 24, 2025, 10:00:00 PM ...

Baloxavir marboxil (baloxavir) rapidly reduces influenza virus shedding, which suggests that it may reduce transmission. Studies of treatment with neuraminidase inhibitors have not shown sufficient ...