Researchers develop universal flu vaccine

[SidDithers]

http://www.mercurynews.com/nationworld/ci_11630520

TOKYO — A group of researchers has developed a new vaccine effective against many types of influenza, a breakthrough that could be a possible silver bullet against new strains of the virus.

Although practical application of the vaccine is still several years away, trials conducted on mice have shown promising results even on flu strains that can quickly mutate.

Researchers from the National Institute of Infectious Diseases, Hokkaido University, Saitama Medical University and chemical maker NOF Corp. developed the groundbreaking vaccine. The team was working under Japan's Health, Labor and Welfare Ministry.

more at link.

Sid

[drm604]

1. Excellent.

If this works out it could save lives and money.

[xchrom]

2. recommend

:applause:

[MineralMan]

3. I really hope this pans out.

While this year's vaccine is effective against the strains currently circulating, a universal vaccine would be a terrific thing.

[cosmik debris]

4. Did you miss the irony

That your article comes from the San Jose Mercury News.

Yes, I know that they are a highly respected newspaper with many awards to their credit.

But sometimes a smile is in order.

[LeftishBrit]

5. Yes, I noticed the same!

Seriously, I hope it does turn out a success!

[unblock]

7. ah, so this is rubbish, they're just trying to sell more mercury-based vaccine preservatives :)

[SidDithers]

8. Hehehe. I didn't notice that...

Wonder if google searches on "vaccines" and "mercury" would turn this one up? :)

Sid

[jberryhill]

6. Damned mice get all the breaks

[mzmolly]

9. Good news.

Though, I hope they'll make it without the use of carcinogens and neuro-toxins. ;)

[xchrom]

11. lol -- you think it's good news --

:rofl:

[mzmolly]

12. I'm sorry

to have disillusioned you so. That box you have me in, while imaginary is quite small. :hi:

[xchrom]

13. oh i have you in the right box --

the one filled with denizens from eagle forum, lucianne, etc.

the only thing imaginary is you trying to pass your self off as well intentioned.

you are not.

[Why Syzygy]

14. Post scientific

peer reviews. Otherwise you are spouting superstition.

Are you a stalker?

[mzmolly]

15. Add Robert Kennedy Jr.

David Kirby and many others to your box as well.

I don't have to "pass myself off" as any thing in particular. I don't much give a rip what you think of me.

[xchrom]

16. ...

:nopity:

[mzmolly]

17. I'm glad you're able to self sooth.

A conversation that may be of interest? >>>>>

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=389&topic_id=5000593&mesg_id=5001271

[Fire_Medic_Dave]

23. Most people think stopping 500,000 deaths a year would be a good thing, not sure why you disagree.

[mistertrickster]

10. Remind me again--we pay extra-high drug prices so we'll get all the new advances, right?

Because the drug companies can't afford to develop new drugs if we had some kind of national health-care system like Japan, right?

:sarcasm:

[beam me up scottie]

18. kick

"Many doctors now argue that reporters should treat the antivaccine lobby with the same indifference they do Holocaust deniers, AIDS deniers and those claiming to have proof that NASA faked the Moon landings."

[beam me up scottie]

19. kick

[xchrom]

20. kick

[Evoman]

21. Well, as long as they don't get rid of colds AND the flu. I need a real disease so that I can fake

sick days. They've already taken Small Pox and Polio from me as plausible reasons to stay home.

I guess there is always colitis and migraines.

[WoodrowFan]

22. don't forget the vapors...

don't forget the classics, like the "vapors"...

[beam me up scottie]

24. kick