Protect Yourself This Cold Season: How To Inactivate Common Cold Viruses
There is something we can all do to prevent the common cold virus RSV from spreading: disinfecting hands and surfaces as well as gargling with…
There is something we can all do to prevent the common cold virus RSV from spreading: disinfecting hands and surfaces as well as gargling with…
An existing blood cancer drug has shown promise in killing ‘silent’ HIV cells and delaying reinfections – a significant pre-clinical discovery that could lead to…
Study finds deer are virus reservoirs, promoting ongoing mutation. New research has found that white-tailed deer across Ohio have been infected with the virus that…
The original SARS-CoV-2 strain was found to bind to sialic acids (a class of sugars) on human cells, a trait not seen in later strains….
A study of older U.S. adults led by researchers at Brown University found that the risk of negative effects of both mRNA vaccines is exceptionally…
Analysis provides further support for managing influenza A infection in people who work with swine. A new study of the strain of influenza A responsible…
Future SARS-CoV-2 variants may also regain the ability to infect the lower respiratory tract. Omicron-derived virus variants currently account for the majority of SARS-CoV-2 infections…
Situation analysis and advice to countries from FAO, WHO, WOAH. The current outbreaks of avian influenza (also called “bird flu”) have caused devastation in animal…
The allure of the open sea, captivating itineraries, and the luxurious promise of a carefree escape have long made cruising a popular choice for vacationers….
Human skin cells reprogrammed into placental stem cells shows how COVID infects placenta — and how it can be stopped. In a landmark study published…
Scientists from the Karolinska Institute in Sweden have uncovered further evidence regarding the Epstein-Barr virus’s role in initiating or escalating multiple sclerosis. The study, published…
USDA’s APHIS research indicates that SARS-CoV-2 has spread widely among U.S. white-tailed deer, possibly transmitted from humans, where it mutated and could have transmitted back…
Proof-of-concept device could also monitor for flu, RSV, and other respiratory viruses. Now that the emergency phase of the COVID-19 pandemic has ended, scientists are…
Occludin Protein Plays Key Role in Spread of Coronavirus Throughout Body’s Cells University of Missouri scientists have discovered that the occludin protein in human cells…
Researchers surprised to find fragments of RNA viruses in coral partners’ genomes. Scientists have discovered ancient RNA virus remnants in the DNA of organisms living…
Healthcare professionals often substitute alcohol-based hand sanitizers and harsh soaps for skin-friendly cleansers in order to treat or prevent irritant contact dermatitis. Gentle cleansers are…
Study identifies promising new target for treating underlying cause of the fatal disease. More than 5,000 people are diagnosed annually with ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis),…
A new study reveals that the SARS-CoV-2 virus infects cells by binding a single virus to a single ACE2 receptor, contrary to previous theories. This…