Scientists identify the specific gene that protects against severe COVID-19
The protective gene was passed onto us by an ancient human species.
Tag: pathogen
Immune cells from the common cold offer protection against COVID-19, researchers find
Researchers have found that immune cells from a cold attack Covid differently from vaccines.
New COVID variant identified in France — but experts say we shouldn’t fear it
The new variant has 46 mutations making it more vaccine-resistant and infectious.
Resistance is futile: what viruses are, and why we’ll never ‘beat’ them
They’re the most successful group on the planet, and they’re not even alive.
Pests destroy around one quarter of our crops — even more in developing areas
This is the most comprehensive review of pest-related damage.
Bacteria in ancient Druid “healing soil” found to stop the growth of super bugs
It even stops MRSA.
Cell-membrane-coated nanobots successfully clear out 66% of bacteria and toxins in blood samples
Boy oh boy, am I excited for nanomedicine!
Deadly fungus threatening to wipe out amphibians around the world traced to Korea
The East Asian pet trade of amphibians needs to be halted at once, according to the researchers.
Astronauts identify microbes in space for the first time
We really do contaminate everything we touch -- and space is no exception.
The humble fly carries even more diseases than we thought, new study shows
Flies can do so much more than ruin your picnic, new research finds.
Microbes thrive in high altitude stormy clouds – could play role in global climate
It's a bird! No, it's a plane! No, it's... microbes ?! High up in the atmosphere, 10.000 meters above ground, ...
First ever computer model of a living organism performed
In what can only be described as a milestone in biological and genetic engineering, scientists at Stanford University have, for ...