Microbiology & Virology

Avian flu detected in New York City wild birds

A small number of New York City wild birds carry the highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza, according to a recent study published in the Journal of Virology.

Novel triple antibiotic combo

A novel triple antibiotic combination offers a potential breakthrough in combatting antibiotic resistance, it is claimed.

A universal vaccine?

Scientists have demonstrated a new, RNA-based vaccine strategy that is effective against any strain of a virus and can be used safely even by babies and the immunocompromised.

Enzymes open new path to universal donor blood

The quest to develop universal donor blood has taken a decisive step forward, it is claimed.

New five-year plan to combat antimicrobial resistance

The government’s national action plan will commit the UK to reducing its use of antimicrobials – such as antibiotics, antifungals and antivirals – in humans and animals, strengthen surveillance of drug-resistant infections before they emerge and incentivise industry to develop the next generation of treatments.

Sponsored: Time is of the essence in the management of sepsis

Every year, 49 million people acquire sepsis. Time is of the essence for appropriate therapy as the key driver of clinical outcomes.

Researchers develop tool for future pandemics

A global team of researchers has created an algorithmic tool that can identify existing drugs to combat future pandemics.

The challenge of eradicating polio

The recent discoveries in London and New York of polio infections and the virus in these cities’ wastewater strongly indicate that polio is no longer close to being eradicated, it is claimed.

The big question: How worried should we still be about COVID-19?

This month we ask: “How worried should we still be about COVID-19?”

Tech news: March 2023

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