Tag: virus

Now joining the list of microbes are these strange structures called obelisks.

Virus-resistant bacteria could drastically improve drug manufacturing in bio-factories.

One of our bodies' natural defensive processes may be to blame.

Viruses do more than just cause disease – they also influence ecosystems and the processes that shape the planet. Tracing ...

Unfortunately, the pandemic is not over.

These viruses can alter our gut microbiome to improve brain function.

It's as accurate as our current PCR tests or more, but way faster and cheaper.

Although it worked, there's still much work to do before it becomes practical.

One pinch of prevention is worth a pound of cure.

A fluid dynamics model explains what happens to potentially harmful particles during handwashing.

The approval was based on studies that involved neither humans nor the variola virus due to ethical considerations.

That’s not a headline I expected to be writing today.

It should be significantly safer for patients than traditional methods.

This online tool ranks the scariest animal-borne viruses that either crossed or have the potential to cross species barriers.

It was safe and showed efficacy for 97% of the participants in the trial.

"Knowing where people have to commute to, rather than where they live, is potentially much more important to curb the ...

It's the first time in thirty-five years since a death of this type has occurred in the world.

They’re the most successful group on the planet, and they’re not even alive.

Viruses are a seemingly inherent part of mammalian evolution, two studies suggest.

This century-old vaccine could have a protective effect against COVID-19, these researchers claim.

The coronavirus is the buzzword of the year, but what's a virus and how does it spread?

Whether or not this makes the virus more transmissible in society isn't yet clear.

Studies suggest that the coronavirus stops being infectious around 11 days after the onset of symptoms, even though PCR tests ...

"In summary, our study demonstrates that presymptomatic patients have high viral load shedding and can easily contaminate environments," says the ...

The coating could make equipment safer and usable for longer.

Even with very effective tests, we'll still see false positives.

The team is currently working on adapting it for use against the coronavirus.

"More severe infections may have even longer shedding times."

"If you're touching items that someone else has recently handled, be aware they could be contaminated and wash your hands."

The virus that causes COVID-19 can remain stable on cardboard for up to 24 hours and 2-3 days on plastic ...

Authorities have been caught off guard by the spreading of a pneumonia-like virus from China into the US.

The international community has issued preliminary guidance to help countries prepare for new cases of the outbreak.

Originally identified in sheep and horses in Europe, BoDV has since been found to occur in a wide range of ...

Large pockets of unvaccinate children have caused a backsliding in immunization against measles -- a vaccine-preventable disease.

The potentially deadly illness, which can be easily prevented with vaccinations, continues to spike globally.

An entire school district in Colorado shut down in the face of norovirus outbreaks.

Climate change is affecting animals in several ways

Experts described the risk of infection as "very low," but called on members of the public to be aware of ...

A major milestone in the global effort to eradicate all poliovirus strains.

If you want something done right, synthesize it yourself.

"Since the virus cannot infect human liver cells, it is highly unlikely that the virus can infect people."

These may be our hidden weapon against antibiotic resistance in the near future.

Data so far suggests that the virus can cause severe illness.

This could help us keep dangerous viruses at bay.

There's a lot of life in the oceans.

Breathe in deep -- it's safe.

Scientists have named it the Medusavirus.

Add herpes and other viruses to the long list of health problems associated with space flight.

"Tools like CATCH will help us and others detect outbreaks earlier and generate more data on pathogens that can be ...

Get lost, deadly virus.