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A Melbourne researcher has discovered why some people die from respiratory viruses while others recover, potentially saving countless lives through early detection. The breakthrough could help doctors predict which patients will become critically ill before symptoms worsen.
A chance discovery in a Vermont lab just revealed that the two main flu viruses infect humans in completely different ways. This breakthrough could unlock new treatments that work better than anything we have today.
Scientists accidentally discovered that different flu strains hijack human cells using completely different methods. This breakthrough could lead to medications that block specific viruses before they make you sick.