All influenza B articles
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NewsOrigami paper sensors could help early detection of infectious diseases in low-cost test
Researchers have developed an innovative new method for identifying biomarkers in wastewater using origami-paper sensors, enabling the tracking of infectious diseases using the camera in a mobile phone.
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NewsSimple test for flu could improve diagnosis and surveillance
A low-cost CRISPR-based paper strip test distinguishes between influenza types and can be reprogrammed to recognize different viruses including the H5N1 bird flu virus.
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NewsNewly isolated antibodies may aid effort to fight influenza B
Researchers have isolated human monoclonal antibodies against influenza B, a significant public health threat that disproportionately affects children, the elderly and other immunocompromised individuals.
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NewsCommunity-based cohort study to track short- and long-term effects of multiple respiratory viruses
Scientists are initiating a critical two-year prospective epidemiologic study in the spring of 2024 to track acute respiratory infections across the United States.
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NewsScientists uncover COVID’s weakness - the need for human cells
New UC Riverside research has revealed COVID’s Achilles heel — its dependence on key human proteins for its replication — which can be used to prevent the virus from making people sick.
