Researchers identify key peptides that could lead to a universal vaccine for influenza
Tuesday, January 31, 2012 - 07:30
in Health & Medicine
(Medical Xpress) -- Researchers at the University of Southampton, University of Oxford and Retroscreeen Virology Ltd have discovered a series of peptides, found on the internal structures of influenza viruses that could lead to the development of a universal vaccine for influenza, one that gives people immunity against all strains of the disease, including seasonal, avian, and swine flu.