News articles tagged with 'H5N1'
New research suggests wild birds may play a role in the spread of bird flu
— 28 Mar 2011 14:32 | HealthWild migratory birds may indeed play a role in the spread of bird flu, also known as highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1…
Satellite data reveal why migrating birds have a small window to spread bird flu
— 4 Sep 2010 10:15 | HealthIn 2005 an outbreak of the H5N1 'bird flu' virus in South East Asia led to widespread fear with predictions that the intercontinental migration of wild birds could lead to global pandemic.…
Cold fronts linked to European H5N1 outbreaks
— 9 Apr 2010 09:21 | BiologyAvian influenza (H5N1) outbreaks in Europe during the winter of 2005-2006 occurred at the edge of cold weather fronts, according to researchers from Princeton University and the Erasmus…
Novel compound found effective against avian influenza virus
— 17 Mar 2010 15:42 | HealthA novel compound is highly effective against the pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza virus, including some drug-resistant strains, according to new research led by a University of Wisconsin-Madison…
Novel compound found effective against H5N1 avian influenza virus
— 16 Mar 2010 01:31 | HealthA new study shows that a novel antiviral compound is effective against the highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza virus, including oseltamivir (Tamiflu)-resistant strains, according…
Virus hybridisation could create pandemic bird flu
— 23 Feb 2010 12:07 | HealthGenetic interactions between avian H5N1 influenza and human seasonal influenza viruses have the potential to create hybrid strains combining the virulence of bird flu with the pandemic…
New research findings can improve avian flu surveillance programs
— 13 Jan 2010 13:15 | BiologyGenetic analyses of avian influenza in wild birds can help pinpoint likely carrier species and geographic hot spots where Eurasian viruses would be most likely to enter North America,…
Avian influenza strain primes brain for Parkinson's disease
— 11 Aug 2009 12:06 | HealthAt least one strain of the H5N1 avian influenza virus leaves survivors at significantly increased risk for Parkinson's disease and possibly other neurological problems later in life,…
The challenges of avian influenza virus: Mechanism, epidemiology and control
— 23 May 2009 16:20 | HealthEarly 2009, eight human infection cases of H5N1 highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) virus, with 5 death cases, were reported in China. This again made the world alert on a possible…
Scientist warns over pandemic flu vaccine 6-month time lag
— 28 Apr 2009 10:12 | HealthNew research published Monday (27 April) from the University of Leicester and University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust warns of a six-month time lag before effective vaccines can…