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August 22, 2023 9:26 AM
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The Link Between Vaccination and Reduced Risk of Alzheimer's Disease: New Research Findings

The Link Between Vaccination and Reduced Risk of Alzheimer's Disease: New Research Findings | Virology News | Scoop.it
2023-08-21 06:03:13 Title: Vaccination against Influenza Reduces Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease by up to 40%, Study…...
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August 22, 2023 9:25 AM
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Application of quantitative real-time PCR to detect Mink Circovirus in minks, foxes and raccoon dogs in northern China

Mink circovirus disease caused by <i>Mink Circovirus</i> (MiCV) is a serious infectious disease of mink that has become prevalent in recent years in China, severely affecting the reproductive performance of mink and causing significant economic losses to farms.
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August 22, 2023 9:25 AM
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ROLE OF CD8+ T CELLS IN IMMUNITY AGAINST FLAVIVIRUSES

ROLE OF CD8+ T CELLS IN IMMUNITY AGAINST FLAVIVIRUSES | Virology News | Scoop.it
Flaviviruses are zoonotic encephalitogenic pathogens of humans and animals that are transmitted by arthropod vectors. Effective vaccines against all but the yel...
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August 22, 2023 9:24 AM
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Lioness at Peru zoo dies of avian flu

Lioness at Peru zoo dies of avian flu | Virology News | Scoop.it
Peru has lost commercial poultry, fighting chickens, wild birds and mammals to highly pathogenic avian influenza.
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August 22, 2023 9:23 AM
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Bird flu ‘ticking time bomb’ cannot be stopped without major farming reforms, warns new report 

Bird flu ‘ticking time bomb’ cannot be stopped without major farming reforms, warns new report  | Virology News | Scoop.it
New report reveals industrial farming reforms essential to end the spread of bird flu & reduce the risk of a global pandemic...
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August 22, 2023 9:23 AM
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FDA approves first vaccine to protect infants from RSV

FDA approves first vaccine to protect infants from RSV | Virology News | Scoop.it
The new shot, from Pfizer, will be given to pregnant mothers.
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August 8, 2023 4:50 AM
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These animal interactions are risks for future pandemics

These animal interactions are risks for future pandemics | Virology News | Scoop.it
A new report is the first to comprehensively map networks of animal commerce that fuel zoonotic disease risk in the US.
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August 8, 2023 4:50 AM
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SFH decries Nigeria non-inclusion among African countries selected for malaria vaccine rollout

SFH decries Nigeria non-inclusion among African countries selected for malaria vaccine rollout | Virology News | Scoop.it
The Society for Family Health has expressed concern over the non-inclusion of Nigeria in the list of selected African countries to benefit from the malaria vaccine rollout. The society’s concern was expressed in a statement issued by Dr.
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August 8, 2023 4:48 AM
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Why On-site Flu Shots are a Must-Have for a Healthy Workplace

Why On-site Flu Shots are a Must-Have for a Healthy Workplace | Virology News | Scoop.it
Boost your team's health and productivity with on-site flu shots! Discover why this HR initiative is a game-changer for workplace wellness.
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August 7, 2023 11:09 AM
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France ups avian influenza support ahead of vaccination campaign

France ups avian influenza support ahead of vaccination campaign | Virology News | Scoop.it
The financing of 5 measures has been announced in France aimed to complete the compensation system from which breeders can benefit under the 2022-2023...
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August 7, 2023 11:08 AM
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Superresolution shows cell division at nano scale

Superresolution shows cell division at nano scale | Virology News | Scoop.it
"The living cell is a busy place with proteins bustling here and there.Our superresolution is very attractive for viewing these dynamic activities."...
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August 7, 2023 11:07 AM
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Avian flu may have killed millions of birds globally as outbreak ravages South America

Avian flu may have killed millions of birds globally as outbreak ravages South America | Virology News | Scoop.it
Millions of wild birds may have died from bird flu globally in the latest outbreak, researchers have said, as the viral disease ravages South America, with...
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August 7, 2023 11:06 AM
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Nine in 10 seabirds lost to bird flu at Aberdeenshire reserve

Nine in 10 seabirds lost to bird flu at Aberdeenshire reserve | Virology News | Scoop.it
More than 8,000 Northern Gannets died at Troup Head in 2022.
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August 22, 2023 9:26 AM
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Seniors infected with Omicron more susceptible to reinfection: McMaster study

Seniors infected with Omicron more susceptible to reinfection: McMaster study | Virology News | Scoop.it
A surprising finding by researchers at McMaster University runs counter to prevailing wisdom that previous COVID infection protects against future infections.
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August 22, 2023 9:25 AM
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Dogs sniff out COVID more effectively than tests

Dogs sniff out COVID more effectively than tests | Virology News | Scoop.it
Dogs can detect COVID-19 infections faster and more accurately than conventional technology, a review shows.
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August 22, 2023 9:24 AM
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Neptune's clouds have done a vanishing act

Neptune's clouds have done a vanishing act | Virology News | Scoop.it
Clouds on Neptune have all but vanished. That's a surprise since it's the farthest planet from the sun and gets only 1/900 of the sunlight we get on Earth.
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August 22, 2023 9:24 AM
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Matrine Targets Intestinal Lactobacillus acidophilus to Inhibit Porcine Circovirus Type 2 Infection in Mice

Porcine circovirus type 2 (PCV2) has caused huge economic losses to the pig industry across the world. Matrine is a natural compound that has been shown to regulate intestinal flora and has anti-PCV2 activity in mouse models.
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August 22, 2023 9:23 AM
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Novavax's Updated Protein-based XBB COVID Vaccine Induced Neutralizing Responses Against Emerging Subvariants, Including EG.5.1 and XBB.1.16.6

Novavax's Updated Protein-based XBB COVID Vaccine Induced Neutralizing Responses Against Emerging Subvariants, Including EG.5.1 and XBB.1.16.6 | Virology News | Scoop.it
/PRNewswire/ -- Novavax, Inc. (Nasdaq: NVAX), a global company advancing protein-based vaccines with its novel Matrix-M™ adjuvant, today announced that its...
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August 8, 2023 4:51 AM
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High Pathogenicity Avian Influenza (HPAI)- Situation Report 45

High Pathogenicity Avian Influenza (HPAI)- Situation Report 45 | Virology News | Scoop.it
This report provides an update of the high pathogenicity avian influenza (HPAI) situation, according to the information submitted through the World Animal Health Information System of the World Organisation for Animal Health (WAHIS) between 2 and 22 June 2023.
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Technical Report: Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A(H5N1) Viruses

Technical Report: Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A(H5N1) Viruses | Virology News | Scoop.it
Everything you need to know about the flu illness, including symptoms, treatment and prevention.
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August 8, 2023 4:49 AM
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EU urges keeping cats, dogs inside over bird flu

EU urges keeping cats, dogs inside over bird flu | Virology News | Scoop.it
Since June 10, 24 cases have been reported in domestic cats in various regions of Poland...
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August 8, 2023 4:47 AM
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Antibody-based therapies may help fight influenza B

Antibody-based therapies may help fight influenza B | Virology News | Scoop.it
Sydney– Antibody-based therapies may be effective in combating influenza B, according to a study.Dr Hillary Vanderven from James Cook University said antibody-based therapies for respiratory viruses are of increasing […]...
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August 7, 2023 11:08 AM
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Antibody-based therapies may be effective in fight against influenza B

Antibody-based therapies may be effective in fight against influenza B | Virology News | Scoop.it
With a new flu season upon us, scientists have been testing new ways of fighting the deadly disease with antibody-based therapies—and they've discovered that this approach may be effective in combating influenza B.
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CDC reports 2023’s first two US human infections with swine flu | CIDRAP

CDC reports 2023’s first two US human infections with swine flu | CIDRAP | Virology News | Scoop.it
Both cases were in Michigan residents who had contact with pigs at agricultural fairs.
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August 7, 2023 11:07 AM
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UK 'prepared for the wrong pandemic', COVID inquiry told as it opened for first time

UK 'prepared for the wrong pandemic', COVID inquiry told as it opened for first time | Virology News | Scoop.it
The UK prepared for the wrong pandemic, the official COVID-19 inquiry was told as it opened its doors for the first time.
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