Scientists believe they have uncovered a key reason why flu viruses tend to strike in cold weather. They found the viruses coat themselves in fatty material that hardens to a gel, protecting them in the cold. This coating melts in the higher temperatures of the respiratory tract, allowing the virus to infect cells.
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Why flu strikes in cold weather - BBC Health News 4th March 2008
Wednesday, March 05, 2008
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