Archive for August, 2006

Quick Diagnosis of Flu Strains Possible with New Microchip Test

Monday, August 28th, 2006

Scientists from the University of Colorado at Boulder and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have developed a microchip-based test that may allow more labs to diagnose influenza infections and learn more about the viruses causing illness.

CDC and APHL Make Influenza Virus Sequence Data Publicly Accessible

Tuesday, August 22nd, 2006

Scientists at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have released genetic blueprints for over 650 genes of influenza viruses into a database accessible to researchers worldwide.