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Flu Vaccine Effectiveness and Production Time
Why is the annual flu shot not always very effective? Why is there no swine flu vaccine available yet, and why is bird flu vaccine not being made now? Find out the factors that slow down the production of influenza immunization.

Published by Robyn Broyles (11,124 pts ) on Oct 6, 2009 to
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Flu Virus Genetics
The Influenza virus is not one virus, it is actually a family of viruses that are some of the fastest-mutating viruses on the planet. Find out how the genetic material of the flu virus makes it change so quickly.

Published by Robyn Broyles (11,124 pts ) on Sep 11, 2009 to
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Viral Genetics: Enteroviruses
What is an enterovirus? Discover the facts about the life cycle and genetics of this important family of viruses, the second most common in humans, and cause of many serious diseases.

Published by Robyn Broyles (11,124 pts ) on Aug 14, 2009 to
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What is Antigenic Drift?
"Prevention is better than cure," they say, but prevention of diseases is not a problem that can be tackled easily. Influenza is a common problem in several regions of the world and tackling the problem is difficult. A significant factor is antigenic drift.

Published by bala (5,939 pts ) on Jun 23, 2009 to
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What is Antigenic Shift?
Antigenic shift is an important biological phenomenon that is of importance in studying pathogens and the diseases that they cause. Antigenic shift is mostly reported in influenza, although it could happen with any viral pathogen.

Published by bala (5,939 pts ) on Jun 12, 2009 to
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Why Your Flu Shot is Only Good for a Year
Why does an influenza vaccination last for only a single flu season? Discover the fascinating reason why a new flu shot is needed every year.

Published by Robyn Broyles (11,124 pts ) on Jun 8, 2009 to
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Zoonotic Influenza: Crossing the Species Barrier
How could swine flu or bird flu become transmissible from human to human? Get the facts on influenza zoonosis; the spread of influenza across the species barrier.

Published by Robyn Broyles (11,124 pts ) on May 25, 2009 to
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Structure of the Mimivirus
Once thought to be a type of bacteria, the mimivirus is a fascinating organism, appearing to be half-way between a virus and a living cell.

Published by Sonal Panse (12,123 pts ) on May 16, 2009 to
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The Genetics of the 2009 Swine Flu (S-OIV)
The 2009 outbreak of swine flu, also called swine-origin influenza virus (S-OIV), caused an international scramble to analyze the genes of the new virus. Understanding S-OIV genetics will allow health authorities to develop vaccines and to understand how the flu virus evolves.

Published by Robyn Broyles (11,124 pts ) on May 15, 2009 to
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