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Marinomed’s iota-carrageenan effective against H1N1

Carrageenan, is a polymer derived from red seaweed which helps to create a protective physical barrier in the nasal cavity and has proven to be an effective antiviral in the treatment of the common cold. The present study assessed the efficacy of Ca…

NIH scientists explore 1510 influenza pandemic and lessons learned

U.S. National Institutes of Health

History’s first recognized influenza pandemic originated in Asia and rapidly spread to other continents 500 years ago, in the summer of 1510. A new commentary by researchers at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, part of the…