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Virtual reality could be used to design new drugs, say researchers
Researchers have used virtual reality (VR) to control how drugs bind to their protein targets, which they say could be useful for designing new treatments.
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Influenza B M2 proton channel structure resolved by researchers
Research into the M2 proton channel of influenza B has revealed its structure, which the team hope can aid in the development of targeted therapeutics to block the channel and treat the condition.
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Antiviral compound could be used to fight influenza
A study in mice has found that a compound modelled on a protein found in bananas safely protects against multiple strains of the influenza virus.
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Metal-based fragment molecule library to screen for drug candidates
Researchers have developed a novel metal-based fragment library of molecules that can be used to screen for new drug candidates.
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Study paves way for new vaccines to protect infants against infections
An mRNA vaccine has been developed which has elicited strong immune responses in mice in the presence of maternal antibodies.
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Universal influenza vaccine protects mice against multiple strains of flu
A new double-layered nanoparticle vaccine protected mice against six strains of the flu and may provide the basis for the first universal vaccine against seasonal influenza, according to research.
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Protective antibody discovery could lead to better flu treatments
Researchers have identified a set of three antibodies that they suggest could become the basis for a new antiviral treatment and inform the development of new influenza vaccines.
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New antiviral drug demonstrated to effectively treat influenza in models
A new antiviral drug has been reported in a study that researchers believe has high clinical potential as a next-generation influenza drug.
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T cell homing beacons for lungs identified by researchers
Molecules that are critical for T cells to travel to and populate the lungs have been identified which could strengthen vaccines against influenza.
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New study brings universal flu vaccine a step closer
An international team of researchers has proven that targeting a specific area of the flu virus protects humans.
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In-depth research maps virulence factor of the influenza A virus in real time
Findings from a recent study could lead to the development of therapeutic approaches against influenza A viruses.
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Hidden influenza vulnerability found in human antibodies
Scientists have discovered an unexpected weakness in the influenza virus protein.
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Research identifies potential antiviral drug target
A recent study has uncovered a key mechanism that allows some of the world's deadliest viruses to replicate.
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Key step in the transformation of B-cells to antibody-secreting cells described
Scientists have detailed the role of a key controlling factor in the transformation of B-cells into antibody-secreting cells.
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Nanopore detection of single flu viruses to control influenza outbreaks
Osaka University researchers have developed a method using single-particle nanopore sensors and AI to detect single influenza virions...
