Scientists watch an immune system fight the flu in real time

To date, biologists have typically had to study the progress of a virus through indirect means, such as studying the antibodies -- actually tracking the viruses themselves has been difficult. However, researchers say they've found a way to follow th...

Universal Flu Vaccine to End Seasonal Flu Shots


Is the end of seasonal flu shots in sight? Scientists from The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) and the Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) discovered a way to induce...

Breakthrough Found for New Influenza Vaccine


The flu season is over, but the next one is coming for sure. Each year the pharmaceutical industry tries to anticipate the next flu virus, but the vaccines are not always a match, like last year. Now...

Bill Gates Fears Pandemics Most


Bill Gates status as an active humanitarian and welfare worker qualifies him as a great authority on predicting what he sees in the future of mankind.Bill Gates admits that he is very optimistic...

Ebola Death Cases Swells, WHO Appeals For Global Preparedness


The number of deaths caused by Ebola have currently increased to 3400 and still counting. There are actually more than 7,000 people who have already been infected by the deadly virus. The healthcare...

Bret Michaels In Serious Condition with Flu


Bret Michaels missed Friday night’s show in Wilkes-Barre, PA, after a sudden illness the night before. Saturday’s show in Albany, NY, may also be at risk of cancellation.Noise11’s Paul Cashmere’s “...

MERS Virus is on the Rampage


The Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) virus began in the region two years ago. Today, it has spread in many other countries as well. Scientists and experts have put two and two together in...