Jenny J Ahn, Timothy C Yu, Bernadeta Dadonaite, Ca. Influenza hemagglutinin subtypes have different sequence constraints despite sharing extremely similar structures. Virus Evolution, 2026;, veag018. Abstract
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Hemagglutinins (HA) from different influenza A virus subtypes share as little as ~40% amino acid identity, yet their protein structure and cell entry function are highly conserved. Here we examine the ... Augustin Clessin, etc.,al. [preprint]Dispersal, adaptation and persistence of H5N1 in the sub-Antarctic and Antarctica. https://doi.org/10.64898/2026.03.20.713283. Abstract
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High pathogenicity avian influenza virus (HPAIV) H5N1 reached the sub-Antarctic and Antarctica in 2023, subsequently spreading to remote locations within this region where it had devastating impacts on ... Qiqi Yang, etc.,al. [preprint]Dynamics and control of highly pathogenic H5 avian influenza in a threatened pelican population. https://doi.org/10.64898/2026.03.16.712014. Abstract
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The ongoing epizootic of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) continues to cause massive deaths in wildlife. Fundamental understanding of its disease ecology in natural populations is urgently needed. ... Ali, M.Z., Edet, U.O., Salauddin, M. et al. Two decades (2005 to 2025) of avian influenza research trends, knowledge gaps and distribution of emerging H5N1 2.3.4.4b clade in South Asia. One Health Outlook (2026). Abstract
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Avian influenza virus (AIV) remains a persistent zoonotic and economic threat in South Asia, yet a comprehensive understanding of its research trajectory, outbreak patterns, and viral evolution in the ... Rosa C van Hoorn, etc.,al. [preprint]Behavioural determinants of testing behaviour during a hypothetical avian influenza outbreak: an interview study. https://doi.org/10.64898/2026.03.17.26348610. Abstract
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Background: Avian Influenza (AI) is a potential pandemic threat, specifically when human-to-human transmission occurs. For outbreak management testing is essential. Current knowledge on testing behaviour ... Chen D, Zhao G, Zhou J, Sun P, He S, Lv C, Chen Y,. Delactylation of viral proteins by SIRT1 suppresses influenza A virus replication. mBio. 2026 Mar 18:e0248925. Abstract
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Lactylation, a protein post-translational modification driven by lactate, plays crucial roles in various physiological and pathological processes. However, the function and underlying mechanisms of lactylation ... D. U.Nnaji, O.Chinenye, G. C.Nnaji, S. O.John, and. Modeling Airborne Influenza in Three Dimensions. Engineering Reports8, no. 3 (2026): e70661. Abstract
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Spatial differences in how people live and move are key to understanding how flu spreads, but many traditional models ignore these details, making it harder to predict real-world outbreaks. In this study, ... Koolaparambil Mukesh, R., Kaiser, F.K., Schulz, J.. Increased contact transmission of contemporary Human H5N1 compared to Bovine and Mountain Lion H5N1 in a hamster model. Nat Commun (2026). Abstract
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The ongoing outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza virus (HPAIV) subtype H5N1 in the U.S. poses a significant public health threat. To date, 70 human cases have been confirmed in the United States, ... Septer KM, Sim DG, Patel DR, Field CJ, Wang W, Rod. Immunity to hemagglutinin and neuraminidase results in additive reductions in airborne transmission of influenza H1N1 virus in ferrets. Sci Adv. 2026 Mar 13;12(11):eaea8719. Abstract
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Currently, there is limited knowledge on the impact of immunity to hemagglutinin (HA) and/or neuraminidase (NA) on the transmission of influenza viruses. Therefore, using intramuscular vaccination, intranasal ... L?wa A, Budt M, Balázs A, Sikora V, Melzer M, Rubi. Clade 2.3.4.4b H5N1 influenza A virus exhibits high infectivity in human respiratory tract models. J Infect. 2026 Mar 12:106722. Abstract
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We read with great interest the recent letter by Li and colleagues reporting the emergence of mammalian-adapted clade 2.3.4.4b H5N1 viruses carrying the PB2-E627K mutation in migratory birds at Qinghai ... Yang ST, Li XX, Luo WR, Hu MH, Zhou X, Yu JL, Fang. Phylogenetic Patterns and Spatiotemporal Evolution of H1N1pdm09 in Anhui Province, China, 2009-2023. Travel Med Infect Dis. 2026 Mar 12:102965. Abstract
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Background: No studies have deeply examined the phylogenetic patterns and spatiotemporal spread of H1N1pdm09 in Anhui Province, China.Methods: We conducted a genome-wide analysis of 162 historical epidemic ... Kandeil A, Chopra P, Ray SD, Ghotekar BK, Ranadhee. Receptor-binding specificity and antigenic properties of a genotype D1.1 A(H5N1) influenza virus isolated from a human. Emerg Microbes Infect. 2026 Mar 13:2645856. Abstract
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Clade 2.3.4.4b A(H5N1) influenza viruses continue to expand their host range and pose increasing public health concerns. A case of severe human infection with genotype D1.1 A(H5N1) with Hà substitutions ... Sudarnika E, Pisestyani H, Idris S, Setiaji G, Iry. District-level joint risk assessment of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 at the human-animal-environment interface in live bird markets of Bogor, Indonesia. Vet World. 2026;19(1):210–223. Abstract
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Background and aim: Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A(H5N1) continues to be endemic in Indonesia, with live bird markets (LBMs) serving as key points for zoonotic transmission. While national ... Mathis Funk et al. Polymerase trapping as the mechanism of H5 highly pathogenic avian influenza virus genesis. Science 391,eadr6632(2026). Abstract
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Highly pathogenic avian influenza viruses (HPAIVs) derive from H5 and H7 low pathogenic avian influenza viruses (LPAIVs). Although insertion of a furin-cleavable multibasic cleavage site (MBCS) in the ... Jia X, Foo IJ, McQuilten HA, Crawford JC, Cabug AF. Influenza virus infection drives upregulation of CD84 across a broad range of immune cells. Clin Transl Immunology. 2026 Mar 9;15(3):e70087. Abstract
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Objectives: Our previous study in hospitalised patients infected with avian A(H7N9) influenza virus identified CD84 amongst several genes associated with recovery. Yet, the correlation between CD84 and ... M?rup SB, Milojevic M, Shahri SMT, Sherman BT, Cha. Investigating the Impact of Host Genetics on the Risk of Disease Progression in Individuals With Influenza. Immun Inflamm Dis. 2026 Mar;14(3):e70394. Abstract
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Background: Knowledge of the human genetic contribution to the risk of complications from influenza is limited. This study assessed the association between human single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) ... Sekine W, Katayama M, Ohira K, Ichikawa A, Wakabay. A serological survey of influenza D virus infection in cattle in Hokkaido, Japan. J Vet Med Sci. 2026 Mar 10. Abstract
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Influenza D virus (IDV) is an emerging pathogen associated with bovine respiratory disease complex. To update the epidemiological status of IDV in Hokkaido, Japan, we tested 73 serum samples collected ... Field CJ, Septer KM, Patel DR, Weaver VC, Sim DG,. Defining the transmissible dose 50% for two pandemic influenza viruses in ferrets. J Virol 0:e01635-25. Abstract
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Ferrets are widely used to model airborne transmission of influenza viruses in humans. Airborne transmission is evaluated by infecting donor ferrets with a high virus dose and monitoring transmission to ... Matthew J Wersebe, etc.,al. [preprint]A newly emergent N1 neuraminidase associated with clade 2.3.4.4b highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5) viruses in North America. https://doi.org/10.64898/2026.03.09.26347929. Abstract
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We investigated the evolutionary history of the newly emergent neuraminidase (am4N1) associated with the D1.1 and D1.2 genotypes of highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) viruses in North America. Phylogenetic ... Zhang, W., Allen, E.K., Li, S. et al. IFN-gene signatures in B cells following influenza A and B virus infection and influenza vaccination. EMBO Mol Med (2026). Abstract
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