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Tag: virus
Potentially fatal tick-borne brain disease found in the UK for first time
Experts described the risk of infection as "very low," but called on members of the public to be aware of ...
Polio Type 3 eradicated globally
A major milestone in the global effort to eradicate all poliovirus strains.
New, synthetic Chikungunya vaccine points the way to an end of epidemics
If you want something done right, synthesize it yourself.
Unusual hepatitis B virus found in shrews could help us tackle chronic hepatitis B
"Since the virus cannot infect human liver cells, it is highly unlikely that the virus can infect people."
The Wonderful World of Bacteriophages
These may be our hidden weapon against antibiotic resistance in the near future.
Along came Alongshan virus, a new tick-borne disease
Data so far suggests that the virus can cause severe illness.
Bacteria steal genetic material from predator viruses using Spam gene
This could help us keep dangerous viruses at bay.
Most detailed survey yet finds 200,000 species of viruses living in the oceans
There's a lot of life in the oceans.
Cold plasma reactor neutralizes 99.9% of airborne viruses in new study
Breathe in deep -- it's safe.
Newly discovered virus turns amoeba into stone
Scientists have named it the Medusavirus.
Spaceflight activates dormant viruses like herpes
Add herpes and other viruses to the long list of health problems associated with space flight.
New software allows researchers to CATCH any known virus in a sample
"Tools like CATCH will help us and others detect outbreaks earlier and generate more data on pathogens that can be ...
Promising new vaccine technology might finally end HIV-AIDS
Get lost, deadly virus.
New U.S. Center to research how viruses can help us overcome drug resistance
If you can't beat them -- infect them!
Indiana’s health officials warn of West Nile virus spotted in mosquitoes in Elkhart, Carroll County
There's no need to panic, no human cases have yet been reported.
International health coalition pledges up to $25 million for Nipah vaccine
Nipah has been claiming a lot of lives this week. The world is trying to make sure it won't claim ...
Three confirmed, six suspected deaths from emerging Nipah virus in India
The WHO has previously placed this virus on its watchlist of pathogens with high "epidemic potential" and no known treatment.
NYC mice are crawling with antibiotic-resistant bacteria and viruses
'These things are everywhere,' said one researcher.
Scientists identify new Flu H1N2 from a mix of two other influenza viruses
The first case was reported in the Netherlands.
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