The surge of interest in bird flu research has caused a host of researchers to focus on new therapies for viral diseases. While many new programs are getting started to find treatments specifically for a potential outbreak of avian flu among humans, the sudden spotlight is forcing a broad review of therapies for all types of viral ailments. As long as more money flows into antivirals, look for researchers to regear accordingly.
- here's the report [1] from the Boston Globe for more information
ALSO: Novavax has partnered with India's Bharat Biotech to develop a bird flu vaccine for south Asia. Release [2]
PLUS: The rapid spread of the bird flu virus around the globe is stumping the experts. Article [3]
Links:
[1] http://www.boston.com/yourlife/health/diseases/articles/2006/03/05/flu_fears_spur_research_into_virus_killers/
[2] http://biz.yahoo.com/ap/060306/novavax_flu_vaccine.html?.v=1
[3] http://www.nytimes.com/2006/03/06/international/europe/06flu.html