Maglab paves way for flu treatments

New research by a Florida State University chemistry professor uses some of the world’s most powerful magnets to put a bullseye on the flu virus. Led by Professor of Chemistry & Biochemistry Tim Cross and his team at the Florida State University-based National High Magnetic Field Laboratory, scientists delved into the complexities of exactly how the flu virus works and why it’s so effective at making people so sick. With a better understanding of how it works, researchers will now be able to turn their attention to creating more effective prescription drugs to fight the flu.