Influenza's molecular theft caught in action—how the virus steals the cap of host RNA in order to replicate

The cold season is in full swing, throats are scratchy and noses are running. We feel ill and hope it is not the flu. The ...
Nature

Influenza A Virus Genome Packaging and RNA Structure

Influenza A virus (IAV) possesses a segmented, negative-sense RNA genome comprising eight distinct viral RNA (vRNA) segments. These segments form ribonucleoprotein (RNP) complexes that are selectively ...

Targeting two flu proteins sharply reduces airborne spread, study finds

A long-running debate in vaccine design revolves around whether a vaccine should be optimized to prevent the virus from ...
Newsweek

Influenza A: What Is the Virus and How Is It Linked to Bird Flu?

We've all heard of "the flu" but when it comes to types, subtypes and variants, influenza can get a bit complicated. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly ...
Forbes

Influenza Viruses: What’s In A Name?

VIVIAN, LA - DECEMBER 12: With a temperature of 103.8, Asa Moore, 6, of Vivian, Louisiana is examined by John Messier, a physician's assistant, at the North Caddo Surgical and Medical Center for ...