Scientists identify 'decoy' molecule that could help sharply reduce risk of flu death
Friday, June 26, 2015 - 17:00
in Health & Medicine
The flu virus can be lethal. But what is often just as dangerous is the body's own reaction to the invader. This immune response consists of an inflammatory attack, meant to kill the virus. But if it gets too aggressive, this counterattack can end up harming the body's own tissues, causing damage that can lead to death.