Feds lift gain-of-function research pause, offer guidance.

I want to revisit something I wrote about last month — dual-use or gain-of-function flu research — in order to point you to some important recent writing on the issue. To recap, “gain of.

In April of 2009, an influenza virus originating in swine was discovered to be capable of infecting humans and spreading from person to person. The new virus is named influenza A (H1N1), although it is commonly referred to as swine flu. Although it is called swine flu, the new H1N1 virus is transmitted from person to person, and not through.

Influenza research involves investigating molecular virology, pathogenesis, host immune responses, genomics, and epidemiology regarding influenza. The main goal of research is to develop influenza countermeasures such as vaccines, therapies and diagnostic tools.

Putting on weight during middle age could cause a rapid decline in lung function, new research suggests. A study, conducted by the Barcelona Institute of Global Health, explored the link between.

We have begun to develop a research agenda for Global Catastrophic Biological Risks. Our work has involved horizon-scanning for emerging issues in biotechnology, analysing gene drives, and debating gain-of-function research. On biosafety, we are developing strategies for promoting responsible research and innovation in collaboration with.

His research has resulted in more than 480 scientific publications and reviews. Dr. Garcia-Sastre is Director of the Center for Research on Influenza Pathogenesis, one of the five Centers of Excellence for Influenza Research and Surveillance funded by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.

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Additional research into the benefits of exercise and meditation is certainly warranted, perhaps in higher risk or sicker populations, where there are more health benefits to gain. Until that research is accomplished, we feel it justifiable to advocate for both mindfulness and exercise, as benefits appear likely, and risks minimal.

Physical activity may help flush bacteria out of the lungs and airways. This may reduce your chance of getting a cold, flu, or other illness. Exercise causes change in antibodies and white blood cells (WBC). WBCs are the body's immune system cells that fight disease. These antibodies or WBCs circulate more rapidly, so they could detect.

The live viruses in the nasal-spray vaccine are weakened so that they do not cause severe symptoms. However, mild symptoms can occur as a side effect of the vaccination. Side effects of the nasal-spray flu vaccine can included runny nose, headache, sore throat, and cough. Children who receive the vaccine may also develop mild fever and muscle.

Highly pathogenic avian influenza A (HPAI) subtype H5N1 has caused family case clusters, mostly in Southeast Asia, that could be due to human-to-human transmission. Should this virus, or another zoonotic influenza virus, gain the ability of sustained human-to-human transmission, an influenza pandemic could result. We used statistical methods to test whether observed clusters of HPAI (H5N1.

Research published in 2004 by the London Accident Analysis Unit, part of Transport for London, showed that almost every cyclist killed in London was hit, usually by a heavy goods vehicle, at or near a junction, with intense hotspots around bigger junctions such as Elephant and Castle or Old Street roundabout.