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 ...
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 ...
Science Daily

Influenza virus hacks cell's internal system

The influenza virus manipulates the body's gene regulation system to accelerate its own spread. A new study also shows that an already approved drug could help strengthen immune defenses -- though its ...
New Atlas

We can now watch influenza enter human cells

On the surface of the influenza virus are two molecular "keys": hemagglutinin (HA) and neuraminidase (NA). They are the virus's lockpicks, the tools that let it slip into our cells and spread from one ...
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 ...

Universal flu vaccine: How scientists are closing in on the virus's 'weak spots'

While current flu shots need to be updated each season, scientists are finding new ways to make vaccine that could last much longer and cover more strains.