Two surface proteins, HA and NA, determine the antigenic properties of influenza virus strains. In 1958, a new strain of influenza A with different HA and NA was identified and antigenic shift was ...

Birds are hosts for all influenza A subtypes and are the reservoir from which new HA subtypes are introduced into humans (Palese, 2004). Deciphering the 1918 Epidemic Because influenza viruses ...

Using the COBRA methodology, the team created hemagglutinin (HA) antigens capable of eliciting broad immunity against diverse influenza strains. They also used adjuvants called cGAMP — molecules ...

Scientists have identified a novel influenza A virus (H18N12) in fishing bats in the Colombian Caribbean, revealing genetic ...

The patch-delivered vaccine trial received $28.5m in funding from US authorities as a potential pandemic preparation.

SINGAPORE: Although influenza – better known as flu – is a common illness that most people recover from without treatment, it can result in life-threatening or even deadly complications.

Two surface proteins, HA and NA, determine the antigenic properties of influenza virus strains. In 1958, a new strain of influenza A with different HA and NA was identified and antigenic shift was ...