Even when the mice had been exposed to lethal levels of the flu, 100 percent of the ones treated with the new treatment survived.

A new drug might, possibly, have cured the flu

Health & Medicine

That's why doctors are excited about a new experimental treatment that could provide broad protection against many strains of the flu.

A New Drug Might, Possibly, Have Cured the Flu

"If you told me 10 years ago that we'd have a small molecule that could do this I would have been completely surprised."

He's only interested in proposals that could be ready for clinical trials by 2021.

Bill Gates announced a $12 million contest for a universal flu vaccine

Bill Gates is putting up $12 million to fund research into the development of a universal flu vaccine, which could save countless lives across the globe.

Bill Gates Just Announced a $12 Million Grand Challenge for a Universal Flu Vaccine

"The world needs to prepare for pandemics in the same serious way it prepares for war."

Bill Gates Just Announced a $12 Million Contest for a Universal Flu Vaccine

And it only requires a single dose to be effective.

New pill kills the flu virus in 24 hours

While other treatments stop the virus from exiting the infected cell, the new method prevents the viral material from being produced in the first place.

New Pill Kills the Flu Virus in 24 Hours

A new compound takes a radically different approach to fighting off influenza.

Shining UV light in places like hospitals, airports, and schools could greatly reduce the incidence of flu viruses.

Researchers claim special form of UV light can safely kill flu viruses

Researchers have recently shown that a specialized form of UV light could kill flu viruses without harming human tissues.

Researchers Claim Special Form of UV Light Can Safely Kill Flu Viruses

The study's findings come during an especially deadly flu season in the United States.

This feels even more relevant during this bad flu season.

In 1918 we faced the flu pandemic. Today, we're still fighting the war.

Future Society

A century ago, the flu killed millions. We're still not rid of our viral enemy. In the future, maybe the flu will truly be a thing of the past.

In 1918 We Faced the Flu Pandemic. Today, We’re Still Fighting the War.

In another century, maybe we'll be rid of the flu for good.

Well, for one thing, this year's vaccine is only 30 percent effective.

We knew the flu season would be bad. Why aren't we better prepared?

This year's flu season is the most widespread on record. A less-than-effective vaccine and patients refusing to get flu shots are helping the virus spread.

The Reasons This Year's Flu Season Has Been Devastating Are, Yes, Mostly Your Fault

This flu season has already claimed the lives of 53 children.

The Reasons This Year’s Flu Season Has Been Devastating Are, Yes, Mostly Your Fault

We are closer than ever to protecting people against all influenza A strains with a single shot.

Universal vaccines are the future of medicine

Scientists have successfully tested a universal influenza vaccine in mice. But its effectiveness will be put to the test once it reaches human trial.

Universal Vaccines Are the Future of Medicine

A new vaccine holds promises for complete protection against all strains of type A influenza.

Scientists are creating a peptides pill that can neutralize the flu virus

A new study produced peptides that prevent most strains of the flu virus from changing shape to access a cell it wants to infect.

Scientists Are Creating a Peptides Pill That Can Neutralize the Flu Virus

The treatment is reportedly effective against almost all known group 1 influenza A viruses.

Hard Science

The flu is responsible for an estimated 250,000 to 500,000 deaths worldwide annually. 
A research team is getting closer to a universal vaccine that could offer protection against all strains of the flu.

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