Influenza A virus (IAV) infection represents a global threat causing seasonal outbreaks and
pandemics. Additionally, secondary bacterial infections, caused mainly by Streptococcus …

The laboratory mouse has proved an invaluable model to identify host factors that regulate
the progression and outcome of virus-induced disease. The paradigm is to use single-gene …

The interferon (IFN) pathway plays an essential role in the innate immune response
following viral infections and subsequent shaping of adaptive immunity. Infections with …

Background Influenza A virus is a zoonotic pathogen that poses a major threat to human and
animal health. The severe course of influenza infection is not only influenced by viral …

Background Pseudomonas aeruginosa is one of the top three causes of opportunistic
infections in humans. Patients with a compromised immune system, due to …

Background The host response to influenza A infections is strongly influenced by host
genetic factors. Animal models of genetically diverse mouse strains are well suited to identify …

The social complexity that characterizes the eusocial insects strongly affects all aspects of
social insect life, including the molecular and evolutionary genetic basis of social insect …

Mammalian milk is a key source of lipids, providing not only important calories but also
essential fatty acids. Veterinary medicine and omics systems sciences intersection, termed …

Influenza virus (IV) infections represent a very serious public health problem. At present, no
established biomarkers exist to support diagnosis for respiratory viral infections and more …

Respiratory influenza virus infections represent a serious threat to human health. Underlying
medical conditions and genetic make-up predispose some influenza patients to more severe …