David and Goliath: How one cytokine may take down influenza

This article was written for extra credit by a student in my virology course. by Alexandra Jacunski Recent research has suggested a new method of flu prevention and treatment: the administration of granulocyte macrophage-colony stimulating factor (GM-CSF) to the lungs of mice significantly reduced flu symptoms and prevented mortality after a lethal dose of influenza virus. …

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