That mysterious China virus? It’s reached Washington
Authorities have been caught off guard by the spreading of a pneumonia-like virus from China into the US.
Tag: virus
China releases draft genome of new pneumonia outbreak virus
The international community has issued preliminary guidance to help countries prepare for new cases of the outbreak.
Shrew-transmitted Borna virus linked to killer brain infections
Originally identified in sheep and horses in Europe, BoDV has since been found to occur in a wide range of ...
Measles infected 10 million, claimed over 142,000 lives last year
Large pockets of unvaccinate children have caused a backsliding in immunization against measles -- a vaccine-preventable disease.
Measles cases spike globally with a 26% increase from last year
The potentially deadly illness, which can be easily prevented with vaccinations, continues to spike globally.
Over 100 schools hit by the winter vomiting bug
An entire school district in Colorado shut down in the face of norovirus outbreaks.
Climate change is bringing new diseases to sea creatures
Climate change is affecting animals in several ways
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.
