Di Chiara C, Papenburg J, Bettinger JA, Farrar DS,. Epidemiology and severity of pediatric influenza hospitalizations before and during the COVID-19 pandemic: a surveillance study of the Canadian immunization monitoring program (IMPACT), 2012-2023. Lancet Reg Health Am. 2026 Jun 6;61:101525. Abstract
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Background: The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted respiratory virus circulation, including influenza. We described trends in seasonality, demographics, and severity of pediatric influenza hospitalizations in ... Hui X, Tian X, Xue C, Ding S, Cui J, Sun A, Lu W,. KCMF1-mediated influenza A virus PB1 ubiquitination at K653 regulates viral replication. J Virol 0:e00481-26. Abstract
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Ubiquitination is a pivotal regulatory mechanism in host-virus interactions, playing essential roles in both antiviral defense and viral immune evasion, with E3 ubiquitin ligases serving as critical regulatory ... Nguyen X, Le BT, Bleich J, Espada C, Zhang W, Wan. Environmental temperature and relative humidity shape post-emission aerosol fate and airborne influenza transmission. J Virol 0:e00634-26. Abstract
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Airborne transmission is a major route of influenza virus spread, yet how environmental conditions shape the persistence and downrange transport of infectious exhaled virions is not fully understood. Using ... Hastie, A., Gupta, V., Lese, P., Moya, J., Schoonb. Immunogenicity and safety of AS03-adjuvanted A/Astrakhan/3212/2020 (H5N8)-like influenza vaccine in adults: Phase 1/2, observer-blinded, randomized trial. Human Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics, 22(1). Abstract
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Influenza pandemics arise from novel influenza A viruses. Recent emergence of a new clade (2.3.4.4.b) of the highly pathogenic H5N1 in animals and humans highlighted its pandemic potential. We evaluated ... Cai S, Liu X, Zhu B, Wang D, Lei H. Subtype-specific associations between ambient air pollution and influenza virus infection: A nationwide case-crossover study in China. J Hazard Mater. 2026 Jun 10;514:142661. Abstract
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With the advancement of industrialization and the acceleration of urbanization, air pollution has become a major environmental health issue worldwide. However, the subtype-specific associations between ... Shuoxuan Zhao, etc.,al. Degradation of ACSL3 by influenza A virus shifts unfolded protein response from antiviral defense to viral evasion. Virologica Sinica. Abstract
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Host restriction factors and viral evasion strategies involved in the virus-host arms races remain to be discovered. Through an initial membrane protein-targeted CRISPR-Cas9 screening, we identified Acyl-CoA ... Xue Chen, etc.,al. Dominant HA motif 131/132-NT shapes the phenotype of avian H9N2 influenza virus by modulating agglutination property, receptor specificity and infectivity in animals. Virologica Sinica. Abstract
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H9N2 avian influenza viruses (AIVs), which are enzootic in poultry and possess spillover potential to humans, represent a considerable global public health threat. Since 2021, we have observed an unprecedented ... Feifei Li, etc.,al. Spatiotemporal distribution trends and driving factors of avian influenza in poultry in China. One Health. Abstract
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BackgroundAvian influenza viruses can cross species barriers to mammals, spreading among wildlife, domestic animals and humans. Poultry, as a primary host, plays a crucial role in the transmission of avian ... Kevin Wu, Feng Li, Ishanu Chattopadhyay. Emergenet: A Digital Twin of Influenza A Evolution for Vaccine Strain Forecasting and Emergence Risk Assessment. Military Medicine, 2026. Abstract
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IntroductionSeasonal influenza control and vaccine design depends on anticipating dominant strains, while pandemic preparedness depends on identifying animal influenza viruses with elevated potential for ... Liu Z, Fan M, Zeng Y, Zheng Y, Deng L, Zhao L, Xia. Gga-miR-92-targeted TNFRSF1B inhibits the replication of influenza A virus by degrading TRAF3. J Virol 0:e00674-26. Abstract
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Influenza viruses represent a significant threat to global public health. MicroRNAs (miRNAs), a class of small non-coding RNA molecules, play pivotal roles in regulating gene expression and have emerged ... Audrey Li-Wen Wang, etc.,al. [preprint]Genomic wastewater surveillance of seasonal and zoonotic influenza A viruses in California during the 2024-2025 flu season. https://doi.org/10.64898/2026.06.10.26355323. Abstract
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Wastewater genomic surveillance provides an opportunity to detect human and animal influenza A virus (IAV). We aimed to implement an IAV genomic surveillance framework agnostic to subtype, which enables ... Cristina Chiappe, etc.,al. Inactivation of Pseudomonas Enveloped Bacteriophage Phi6 (H5N1 Surrogate) in Raw Bovine Milk using a Combination of Ultraviolet light (254 nm), Advanced Oxidative Process and Endogenous Lactoperoxidas. Journal of Food Protection. Abstract
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Raw milk obtained from cows infected with H5N1 requires to be treated to inactivate the virus prior to disposal. In this context, a hurdle approach was evaluated to inactivate Phi6 bacteriophage (potential ... Tian, Y., Jiang, D., Ma, W., Nie, J., Li, Q., Zhao. Convergent Evolution of the N156 K Mutation in A(H1N1)pdm09 Hemagglutinin Contributes to Antigenic Drift and Cluster Transition. Emerging Microbes & Infections. Abstract
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The continuous antigenic evolution of influenza A(H1N1)pdm09 poses a persistent challenge to vaccine efficacy. While recent viral lineages have diverged significantly from ancestral strains, the precise ... Chadwick C, Sparrow E, Nannei C, Taaffe J, Ampofo. Influenza Vaccine Technology Transfer: A Mixed-Methods Study with Vaccine Manufacturers and Global Experts to Assess Successes, Challenges, and Opportunities. Vaccines. 2026; 14(6):522. Abstract
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Background/Objectives: Technology transfer (TT) has been identified as a global health priority due to its impact on improving access to vaccines, including for pandemic influenza preparedness and response ... Hu Z, Li J, Hailai A, Guan R, Li X, Chen X, Chen Y. Research Progress on Avian Influenza Virus and Autophagy: A Review. Pathogens. 2026; 15(6):623. Abstract
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Avian influenza virus (AIV), a zoonotic pathogen capable of cross-species transmission, poses a significant global health threat due to its rapid evolutionary adaptation. This review consolidates evidence ... Delfino MA, Borgo J, Chaneton L, Cerny N, Bivona A. From Global Insights to Local Action: Bridging Vaccine Design and Manufacturing Gaps in H5N1 Pandemic Readiness. Vaccines. 2026; 14(6):519. Abstract
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The global expansion of highly pathogenic avian influenza A (H5N1), particularly the clade 2.3.4.4b lineage, has renewed urgent concerns about its pandemic potential in the context of its ongoing panzootic ... Michael A. Carlock, Ted M. Ross. Retooling a novel influenza B hemagglutinin to redirect neutralizing antibodies against B/Victoria strains. Vaccine. Abstract
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Since the COVID-19 pandemic, only influenza B viruses (IBVs) from the Victoria (B/VIC) lineage have continued to circulate in humans. The hemagglutinin (HA) protein of these viruses has undergone substantial ... Adria Wilson, etc.,al. Seasonal vaccine-induced immunity shows preserved cross-reactivity to H3N2 subclade K in adults. eBioMedicine. Abstract
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BackgroundInfluenza A subclade K viruses caused high infection rates in the 2025/2026 Northern Hemisphere season, raising concerns about antigenic drift and reduced vaccine effectiveness.MethodsWe measured ... Iván Sanz-Mu?oz, etc.,al. [preprint]Neuraminidase-Based Cross-Protective Immunity against H5N1 Influenza Viruses in Humans. https://doi.org/10.64898/2026.06.07.730769. Abstract
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Highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) virus continues to expand globally across wild birds, poultry, and multiple mammalian hosts, and the detection of genetic features associated with mammalian adaptation ... Harvey R, Welsh C, Byrne AM, Greenwood D, Stevenso. Assessment of human immunity to A/H3N2 influenza subclade K during 2025 emergence. EBioMedicine. 2026 Jun 11;129:106332. Abstract
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Background: Seasonal influenza causes significant morbidity and mortality annually. In 2025, the genetically divergent A/H3N2 K subclade (J.2.4.1) emerged with substantial haemagglutinin mutations. However, ... 10582 items, 20/Page, Page[15/530][|<<] [|<] [11] [12] [13] [14] [15] [16] [17] [18] [19] [20] [>|] [>>|] |
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