Structure of influenza virus
In this week’s discussion of swine flu A/Mexico/09 (H1N1), we have considered many aspects of influenza virus biology that might not be familiar to some readers of virology blog. I…
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Influenza virus attachment to cells
We’ve briefly considered the structure of influenza virions and how the viral RNAs can encode one or more proteins. Now we’ll consider how influenza viruses multiply. Viruses are obligate intracellular…
Influenza A/Mexico/2009 (H1N1) – Questions and answers
Here are answers to questions send to virology blog about the new strain of influenza H1N1 that is spreading globally. Q: Regarding this marker (PB1-F2) – is it something that…
Nucleotide sequences of influenza A/Mexico/2009 (H1N1) viruses available
…apologies to all who were offended. GISAID is the Global Initiative on Sharing Influenza Data, established in 2006 to help sharing data on influenza virus: Several countries and international agencies…
The NSABB speaks on influenza H5N1
…is 0.1%, like seasonal influenza? In discussing influenza H5N1 transmission in ferrets, the NSABB notes the value of the research: The research teams that performed this work did so in…
Influenza H5N1 x H1N1 reassortants: ignore the headlines, it’s good science
Those of you with an interest in virology, or perhaps simply sensationalism, have probably seen the recent headlines proclaiming another laboratory-made killer influenza virus. From The Independent: ‘Appalling irresponsibility: Senior…