Influenza, or flu, viruses cause about 200,000 hospitalizations every year in the U.S. Annual seasonal vaccination is our best line of defense, but in recent years, it has become clear that mismatches in the vaccine can limit its effectiveness. Cleaning counters and keyboards can remove flu virus, which can survive well there, a study suggests. Credit: AVAVA/ShutterstockWe study how the flu...
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A mix of Viagra and the flu vaccine could treat cancer: Bizarre cocktail is now being tested in humans after reducing the disease by 90% in mice
Erectile dysfunction drugs block suppressor cells, which allows natural killer cells to do their cancer-fighting job The flu vaccine further invigorates the natural killer cells, they found A combination of Viagra and a flu vaccine could treat cancer, surprising new research suggests. The unconventional strategy invigorates the immune system to attack tumor cells left lingering after surgery, when...
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New study identifies protein that could improve symptoms and reduce mortality in flu
New research in the Journal of Leukocyte Biology identifies potential protective agent against flu infection Flu season is on its way, and a new report in the Journal of Leukocyte Biology has identified an innovative strategy for battling this deadly illness. Scientists showed that a small protein called retrocyclin-101 (RC-101) could potentially improve the symptoms and mortality...
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Flu breakthrough: A one-shot vaccine that protects for LIFE is on the horizon after scientists discover it is possible to stop the virus travelling through the nose and reaching the lungs
Scientists have discovered cells in the nose that stop flu reaching our lungs These cells, called Trms, protect against many strains of the virus Flu’s chameleon-like nature forces scientists to constantly make new vaccines Yet the Trm cells in the nose could ‘outwit the virus’, Melbourne scientists say Paves way for new vaccine providing long-term protection against...
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Flu-fighting cells found in the nose could lead to a universal “one-shot” vaccine
Influenza is highly mutable virus, with scientists constantly playing catch up by twice a year releasing new formulations targeting the latest viral strains. In a move that could lead a universal flu vaccine, researchers have identified a type of influenza-fighting white blood cell found in nasal tissue that could pave the way for the development of...
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Frog slime could help fight future flu outbreaks
Skin excretions from a southern Indian frog could have flu-fighting properties Frog mucus might seem like the kind of flu remedy a witch doctor would suggest, but in the future, more respected medical professionals could be prescribing it. Researchers at Emory University have found that certain peptides excreted by frogs can fight off human...