Chemical Compound in Plants: New Study Reveals Potential Protection for Bees Against Deadly Deformed Wing Virus

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 09.28.2021 21:24 PM

In recently published research, scientists found that a cheap and naturally occurring chemical compound could avoid or reverse the effects of the deadly virus in bees.

Remdesivir Helps Alleviate Severe COVID-19 Symptoms; May Also Aid Against Protein That Contributes to Worsening Condition

09.28.2021 00:48 AM

Recent reports said Gilead Sciences Inc.'s remdesivir is keeping high-risk COVID-19 patients from getting admitted to the hospital.

Novel Virus-Like Nanoparticle Vaccine Offers New Approach of Protection Against COVID-19

09.09.2021 21:44 PM

Researchers from the University of Minnesota developed a novel virus-like nanoparticle vaccine that has been tested on animals, offering a new approach in a human vaccine against COVID-19 and its variants.

Prehistoric Marsupial's Junk RNA Contains Antivirus Found Effective Against Novel Variants

09.08.2021 23:09 PM

A new study discovered that ancient marsupial fossils contained viral sequence in their DNA structure that could fight other variants of the same virus.

Face Mask for Protection Against COVID-19: How Effective Are Nanofibers In Terms of Filtration Efficacy, Shield from the Virus?

09.08.2021 03:40 AM

Scientists have recently studied the use of face masks, as well as the efficacy of those that are made with nanofibers. They found that masks made with the material need further improvement for better efficacy.

Space Microbes Can Infect Human Beings, Experts Say; Are Viruses Present Somewhere in the Universe?

09.08.2021 03:18 AM

A scientist claims that viruses might exist on other planets and that these unknown space microorganisms could one day be integrated into human DNA.

Delta Variant Patients Have 300 Times Viral Load Compared to Original Strain, Will Vaccines Help Protect People?

08.25.2021 06:28 AM

Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency health officials said that people infected with the delta variant have 300 times viral load than the original strain. The Koren scientists are now advising to get tested as soon as they experience symptoms.

People With Spinal Cord Injury at More Risk of COVID-19 Due to Immunosuppression, Sitting, Touching Hand Rims

08.23.2021 08:12 AM

COVID-19 high-risk groups do not always mention spinal cord injury patients, but a new study suggests that these people are at more risk of getting infected because SCI causes immunosuppression in these patients.

Morbillivirus Outbreak: Novel Measles-Like Disease Infects Dolphins, Whales Possibly Spreading in Hawaiian Waters

08.11.2021 07:54 AM

A recent study confirms the presence of a novel morbillivirus strain. The specified virus was responsible for the death of marine mammals around the globe.

Marburg Virus First Case Confirmed in Guinea, Fruit Bats Host What WHO Tags As 'Highly Dangerous' Disease

08.10.2021 21:34 PM

Marburg virus is a highly dangerous illness that, according to experts, starts in fruit bats. It was first detected in Germany in 1967.

COVID-19 Oral Treatment Now Available in Israeli Drug That Treat Patients in 5 Days With Possible 90% Recovery Rate

08.10.2021 01:53 AM

Researchers are currently developing a drug for COVID-19 treatment and its Phase II trial has verified a high 90-percent success in recovery rate. Patients participating in the study recovered within days.

COVID-19 Strain Postures Increased Risk; Vaccine-Resistant Variant Threatens Even the Inoculated Population

07.30.2021 10:30 AM

Research recently calculated the risk of a vaccine-resistant COVID-19 strain that's emerging under different scenarios, a modified model of the virus's transmission showed.

Ancient 15,000-Year-Old Viruses Discovered in Melting Tibetan Glaciers

07.25.2021 22:34 PM

Scientists who study glacier ice have found viruses nearly 15,000 years old in two ice samples taken from the Tibetan Plateau in China.

WIV Workers Not Infected With COVID-19; China Not Participating in Next Stage of WHO’s Investigation on the Virus’ Origin, Health Official Says

07.23.2021 01:50 AM

A Chinese government health official recently denied that the Wuhan Institute of Virology or WIV workers were not infected with COVID-19 shortly before the virus first occurred.

Monkeypox Spreading in 27 US States; Over 200 People Possibly Exposed to the Virus and the CDC Says It Could Be Fatal

07.22.2021 05:30 AM

Over 200 people across 27 states in the United States might have possibly been exposed to monkeypox, recent reports showed.

COVID-19 Vaccines: Immunologists Explore Possibility of Developing Drugs for Enhanced, More Effective Vaccination

07.08.2021 21:35 PM

A new study finding recently offered the potential of developing drugs for the activation of a pathway to improve the efficacy of vaccines, including COVID-19 vaccines.

Pandemic Birthday Parties NOT Safe, Small Family Gatherings Increase COVID-19 Risk by One-Third

07.06.2021 07:20 AM

A new study on birthday parties during the COVID-19 pandemic, reveals that even trusted people could become vectors of the virus and become the source of viral spread, especially in places with high cases of infection.

Pet Owners Can Easily Transfer COVID-19 Infection to Their Cats, Dogs [Study]

07.02.2021 07:56 AM

Cases of pet owners transmitting COVID-19 infection to their dog or cat have been documented previously although are considered to be an insignificant risk to public health.

RSV Cases Have Skyrocketed in Tampa Bay, Affecting Young Children

06.30.2021 02:39 AM

Tampa Bay has seen a rise in cases of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) that was first alerted in the southern states. Doctors now warn parents with young children.

Poor Air Quality Leads to Increased COVID-19 Risk, Preventive Measures Reduce Risks by 15%

06.17.2021 02:52 AM

New research by a UCLA-led team yesterday announced, long-term exposure to poor air quality increased the risk of COVID-19 in the United States in 2020.

Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Virus 2 Explained: Deadly Virus Disease Found for the First Time in a Wild Rabbit in Oregon

06.16.2021 00:12 AM

The US Department of Agriculture confirmed that the deadly rabbit hemorrhagic disease virus 2 (RHDV2) has been detected in a wild rabbit in Oregon. They caution the public to be aware of the virus and to report dead rabbits as they could be an RHDV case.