Ancient Viruses Preserved in Glaciers Show Adaptation to Climate Change
The following essay is reprinted with permission from The Conversation, an online publication covering the…
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Why do covid cases rise in summer, unlike other respiratory viruses?
Covid-19 is a risk all year roundRosem Morton for The Washington Post via Getty Images…
Giant Viruses Discovered in Arctic Ice Could Slow Sea-Level Rise
Giant Viruses Discovered in Arctic Ice Could Slow Sea-Level RiseScientists recently discovered giant viruses infecting…
The Complex Social Lives of Viruses
The original version of this story appeared in Quanta Magazine.Ever since viruses came to light…
How Ugandan Tobacco Farmers Inadvertently Spread Bat-Borne Viruses
How Ugandan Tobacco Farming Inadvertently Threatens Spread of Bat-Borne Viruses By cutting trees in response…
Many Respiratory Viruses Peaking in Early 2024
Jan. 19, 2024 – The familiar symptoms are back again – a runny nose, coughing,…
CRISPR engineered viruses could render other viruses harmless
So-called gene drives could work for DNA viruses, such as herpesfotograzia/Getty Images A virus genetically…
DNA vaccines coding for live viruses could soon be tested in people
A US company has filed for approval to test DNA vaccines in peopleDavid Talukdar/Shutterstock The…
Atopic dermatitis: Viruses discovered as new therapy option
Up to 15 percent of children and five percent of adults are affected by the…
Tiny CRISPR tool could help shred viruses
Small and precise: These are the ideal characteristics for CRISPR systems, the Nobel-prize winning technology…