Zentek and Triera Biosciences Ltd. Receive $1.1 Million Government of Canada Contract to Test Multivalent Aptamer Technology https://t.co/6nAdW9s1YE #Aptamers#Triera#Zentek#H5N1
Why Should We Use Aptamers to Address Public Health Concerns?
Unlike traditional treatments, aptamers offer high specificity, rapid development, and cost-effectiveness, making them an ideal approach for combating emerging infectious diseases.
The Rising Threat of H5N1 – A Call for Innovation
The recent spread of H5N1 avian influenza across species— including dairy cattle and even domestic pets—has raised serious concerns about its potential impact on human health.
Backed by a $1.1M contract from the Government of Canada, our team is working tirelessly to deliver innovative solutions that address H5N1 at its source.
Exciting news from Zentek & Triera Partner, McMaster University.
McMaster University is establishing the Centre for Collaborative Chemistry. This Government of Canada investment will help fast-track drug discovery on a national and global scale.
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The Government of Canada announced today a $4M investment in Global Nexus, which will be leveraged for bold new drug discovery and development initiatives at McMaster.
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Canada must boost domestic treatments to combat threats like H5N1 avian flu. Investing in research & building capacity now is key to protecting public health and reducing reliance on global supplies. https://t.co/cXEuugA0Wl
Learn more about Triera's H5N1 Aptamer updates at https://t.co/1k2moD7Nea
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H5N1 isn't just a distant concern - recent outbreaks in dairy cows, pigs, and even household pets highlight its growing risk to humans. As experts warn, the unpredictable nature of influenza demands urgent action. https://t.co/r7dBdQGGFv
Triera is ready to tackle the gaps in research, prevention, and communication.
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Bird flu is showing signs of human spread—time to double down on safeguards for both people and animals. Effective prevention strategies can help curb outbreaks before they start. https://t.co/c20PNnjFt8
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Meet Matthew Miller, Director of the IIDR and @MacGlobalNexus. He's working on pandemic prevention measures, like vaccines and therapeutics, that provide protection against large viral families. Today, @Millerlab_atMac will be inducted into the @src_rsc's College of New Scholars!
For the first time in the United States, the H5N1 bird flu virus has been detected in a pig on a small farm in Oregon. This discovery is significant because pigs can be infected by both avian and human influenza viruses, potentially allowing for genetic mixing that could lead to new strains capable of infecting humans.
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Triera Development Partner and Director
@McMasterIIDR and @MacGlobalNexus Matthew Miller (@Millerlab_atMac) says that "The detection of H5N1 avian influenza in a pig is especially worrisome as we move into the Northern Hemisphere flu season. Pigs are well known to serve as a “mixing vessel” for influenza viruses, and can contribute to the emergence of pandemics, as happened in 2009 with “swine flu. Pigs can be infected with human and avian flus, which gives the avian flu virus a rapid opportunity to acquire the ability to transmit effectively in humans. The inability of avian flu to transmit efficiently from person-to-person is currently the primary factor that has avoided a new pandemic from beginning.”
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A recent NIH release discusses a case where a worker was infected with the bovine H5N1 influenza virus, a subtype of bird flu. Research has shown that this virus is transmissible and lethal in animal models, raising concerns about its potential impact on human health.
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Triera is working to find a long term solution to a potential global problem.
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Three new cases of bird flu have been confirmed in British Columbia's poultry, heightening concerns about the virus's spread. This marks an ongoing pattern of bird flu incidents in the region, stressing the importance of protecting both poultry populations and human health through careful monitoring and containment efforts.
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Triera's Apatamer platform is a Canadian innovation with the potential to solve a global problem, learn more https://t.co/20Oq5l0UwU
An H5N1 outbreak in Washington State is spreading among wild birds and poultry, with experts closely monitoring the situation. While the human health risk remains low for now, there's concern that mutations could increase transmission. https://t.co/H83tGVmtl5
Triera's Aptamer platform could play a crucial role in the fight against H5N1 learn more about our aptamers at https://t.co/rBy2twI9fp
Bird flu pandemic risk divides experts. Is it time to panic yet? (https://t.co/0ljXv4XYEy)
The H5N1 bird flu virus continues to evolve, raising alarms among global epidemiologists. While the overall risk to humans remains low, recent outbreaks detected in dairy cattle are causing concern.
Experts emphasize the urgent need for enhanced surveillance, rapid testing methods, and effective treatments to mitigate the risk. Strengthening defenses and developing practical solutions are crucial steps to preventing the spread of H5N1 and averting a potential pandemic.
We believe Triera's Aptamer Platform can be crucial to pandemic preparedness efforts.