Flu Viruses Take One-Way Ticket out of Asia, Then Travel the World

Seasonal influenza strains constantly evolve in overlapping epidemics in Asia and sweep the rest of the world each year, according to an international research team publishing in the 18 April issue of the journal Science. The findings suggest that by focusing surveillance efforts on East and Southeast Asia, researchers may be able to extend their forecast of the flu strains most likely to cause epidemics, which may in turn help experts decide which strains should go in the flu vaccine each year.

By AAAS, UK.

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Campaign Workshop Offers Practical Advice to Scientists Interested in Political Office

Scientists and engineers who are thinking of running for political office—or are simply interested in the nuts and bolts of running a campaign—can learn more about the key strategies and challenges of entering political life at the first annual Campaign Education Workshop on 10 May in Washington, D.C.

By AAAS, USA.

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