Giant Viruses With Alien-Looking Appendages, Internal Structures Discovered in Forest Soil

MEDICINE & HEALTH 07.30.2023 23:58 PM

Diverse giant viruses found in Massachusetts forest soil reveal new insights into their ecological significance and evolutionary role. Read the article to learn more.

Tourists Warned of Sick or Dead Birds on Beaches as Avian Flu Ravages UK's Seabird Populations

07.28.2023 10:19 AM

Thousands of infected seabirds are found in the UK coastline, marking the largest seasonal outbreak this summer caused by these birds. Read the article to learn more details.

Fluorescent Carbon Nanotubes for Bacteria and Virus Detection Offers New Approach in Constructing Optical Sensors

07.24.2023 10:44 AM

A group of researchers developed a new method of sensing virus and bacteria using using fluorescent carbon nanotubes. Find out more about it in this article.

Moose in Alaska Tests Positive For Rabies, Marking the First Case of Its Kind in the State

06.13.2023 01:01 AM

Necropsy results revealed that the moose had rabies in its brain. Read to learn more. The first rabid moose case in Alaska was confirmed as scientists looked into the creature's brain and found rabies variants typically present in Arctic foxes.

Future Pathogens Could Be Deadlier Than COVID; WHO Chief Warns Threat of Another Pandemic

05.24.2023 10:20 AM

WHO chief issued a warning to the public to be prepared for future pathogens which could be more deadly than COVID-19. Find out more about it in this article.

Epstein-Barr Virus May Lead to the Development of Multiple Sclerosis, Study Reveals

05.22.2023 01:02 AM

Epstein-Barr virus links to multiple sclerosis, as virus-fighting antibodies mistakenly attack brain and spinal cord proteins. Read the article to learn more.

New Case of Powassan Disease Confirmed; Experts Warn of Tick-Borne Virus As It Spreads Across U.S.

05.19.2023 07:10 AM

A resident in Maine was confirmed dead after being infected with Powassan virus which is spread by ticks. Read the article to learn more.

FDA Has Given the Green Light for the World's First RSV Vaccine To Prevent Common Virus From Causing Life-Threatening Illness

05.04.2023 04:55 AM

GSK's RSV vaccine has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for individuals aged 60 and above, culminating in a quest spanning several decades.

COVID-19 Subvariant Xbb.1.16 Rapidly Spreading Across the World, Now Listed as ‘Variant of Interest'

04.27.2023 07:30 AM

COVID-19 subvariant XBB.1.16 is rapidly spreading across the world, outcompeting the previously dominant XBB.1.5 subvariant in many countries. Read the article to learn more.

Printable Vaccine Patches? Mobile Printer Could Help Scale Up Production, Boost Accessibility to mRNA Doses

04.26.2023 01:27 AM

These mobile vaccine printers may enable on-demand vaccine production in the future. Read to learn more.

Dog Flu Virus Mutated From a Type of Avian Influenza Could Spill Over to Humans, Experts Warn

04.25.2023 08:00 AM

The virus descended from a type of avian influenza that infected dogs in 2006 in which a study shows it can spill over to humans. Read the article to learn more information.

Marburg Virus Outbreak: CDC Issues Warnings to Travelers, Deploys Personnel to Help Combat Deadly Surge in Africa

04.03.2023 00:49 AM

Following the Marburg virus outbreaks in Guinea and Tanzania, the CDC warns travelers and deploys personnel to help quell the surge. Read to learn more.

Microbiologist Warns About Germs, Infection Risks in Hotel Room Even if It Looks Clean, Expensive

03.22.2023 08:30 AM

A microbiologist warns travelers that a hotel room still poses risk even if it appears sparkly clean. Read the article for more details.

53-year-old HIV Patient Becomes Fifth in the World To Be Cured of AIDS-causing Virus

02.21.2023 04:08 AM

The 53-year-old Düsseldorf patient had a stem cell transplant a decade ago and has not taken HIV medications for four years. Tap the article to learn more details about this case.

Potential Pandemic: Diseases That Possess Transmissible Virus, According to WHO

01.30.2023 09:06 AM

The World Health Organization reveals a list of diseases that potentially can cause another pandemic. Read on to know more about these diseases!

Yellow Fever in Africa Pose Possible Epidemic; WHO Reveals Virus Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment of Disease Outbreak

01.05.2023 12:00 PM

The WHO encourages African citizens and neighboring countries to be vaccinated against yellow fever that is having an outbreak in the region. Read on to know more about this virus!

Virus-Eating Microscopic Organism Found; Virovore Explained

12.30.2022 18:23 PM

Researchers have found that some creatures cannot only consume viruses but also thrive on them, expanding the menu of life a little. Continue reading to learn more about virovory.

Germicidal Ultraviolet Lamps Disinfect Air But Also Transform Airborne Compounds Into Harmful Substances [STUDY]

12.08.2022 18:30 PM

American Chemical Society (ACS) researchers modeled how UVC sanitizing light from germicidal ultraviolet lamps have a trade-off between disinfecting air and producing air pollutants Read the article to learn more about

WHO Declares Measles as a Growing Global Threat As Over 40 Million Kids Missed Doses of Vaccine

12.08.2022 18:27 PM

As more people msis their immunization shots, measles grows to be a global concern. Read to know more about this pressing threat.

New Coronavirus Risk: Unforeseen Scientific Finding of Closest Bat Virus Relates to Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS)

12.08.2022 01:01 AM

A recent study claims that the closest bat viral relatives of the human Middle-East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) coronavirus successfully connect to bat ACE2 receptors as an entrance point into these cells. Read on to know more!

CDC Urges the Public To Wear Face Masks To Prevent Virus Transmission this Flu Season

12.07.2022 04:01 AM

Flu and respiratory syncytial virus cases are increasing at the same time COVID-19 is picking up., straining the country's healthcare. Read the article about how face masks could help people stay healthy this holiday season.