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Role of motivation and curiosity: Scientists are motivated to prevent people from dying of the flu.
Science is based on evidence: The experimental drugs lowered the cytokines on infected mice.
Link to the article here.
Monday, March 3, 2014
Deadly Immune 'storm' caused by emergent flu infections
Scientists at the Scripps Research Institute have found key elements of a severe immune overreaction that can sicken or kill patients infected with a certain flu strain. This overreacting 'storm' is an overproduction of immune cells and cytokines, which can lead to lung inflammation, and eventually respiratory distress. The scientists are developing a drug that can help stop this phenomenon and may potentially treat a broader amount of flu virus strains. They hope to use this research to better help other scientists develop vaccines for other types of flu strains.
NOS Themes:
Role of motivation and curiosity: Scientists are motivated to prevent people from dying of the flu.
Science is based on evidence: The experimental drugs lowered the cytokines on infected mice.
Link to the article here.
NOS Themes:
Role of motivation and curiosity: Scientists are motivated to prevent people from dying of the flu.
Science is based on evidence: The experimental drugs lowered the cytokines on infected mice.
Link to the article here.
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