A prophylactic antibody-based immune therapy protects monkeys against severe disease caused by H5N1 avian flu, University of ...

The antibody targets a stable part of the bird flu virus, ensuring that the immune protection can resist new variants and offer long-term protection against the globally spreading airborne infection.

"This type of prevention can be very useful in controlling infection outbreaks and containing the bird flu pandemic," said an immunologist.

Avian influenza, which recently reached a new alert level in the United States, is not just a health emergency, it’s an opportunity for deep reflection on our vulnerabilities.

Scientists found that a moderate dose of MEDI8852, an antibody therapy, effectively protected monkeys against severe H5N1 avian flu.

As egg prices in the United States continue to rise, with no end in sight, the question remains: how will Canadian prices be affected by the bird flu?

Aug. 19, 2024 — The avian influenza virus needs to mutate to cross the species barrier and to infect and replicate within mammalian cells. Scientists have now deciphered the structure of the ...

The long-awaited bird flu vaccines are expected to hurdle field trials by the end of March this year, according to the Department of Agriculture (DA). Agriculture Assistant Secretary Arnel de Mesa ...

If bird flu is lurking undetected on Minnesota’s dairy farms, the state is determined to find it. Starting in February, milk ...

Egg-centric businesses such as delis, diners and bagel shops may soon be passing on egg price increases to their customers.

Egg prices today are over $2 higher than they were a year ago due to bird flu in egg-laying chickens. Columbia business Ozark ...