The H7N9 avian flu strain that emerged in China earlier this year has subsided for now, but it would be a mistake to be reassured by this apparent lull in infections. The virus has several highly ...

A past pandemic was narrowly avoided—can the U.S. dodge another as a new strain spreads? Alexandra M. Lord, Curator of Medicine and Science In recent months, Americans looking for eggs have faced ...

Swine-origin influenza viruses show mutations that resist antiviral drugs, posing a pandemic risk and highlighting the urgent need for ongoing surveillance and updated treatment strategies. Study: ...