50,000-Year-Old Neanderthal Bones Unearthed in Brazil Contain Ancient Herpes Viruses

Medicine & Technology May 15, 2024

Herpesviruses might be a major cause of Neanderthal extinction, according to a new study. Continue reading to learn more.

Devastating, Rapidly Spreading Virus Threatens World's Chocolate Supply; What Is Cacao Swollen Shoot Virus Disease (CSSVD)?

Apr 25, 2024

The virus that infects cacao trees can lead to harvest losses as high as 15% to 50%. Read to learn more.

Humans Pose More Threat to Animals by Passing Twice as Many Viruses That What We Receive [Study]

Apr 04, 2024

Humans can pass more viruses to the animals that they receive. Continue reading to learn more.

Oceanic Viruses: Potential Allies in Carbon Capture for Combating Climate Change

Feb 19, 2024

Newly discovered ocean viruses hold promise in combating climate change by improving carbon capture processes in the world's oceans. Continue reading to learn more.

Odd 'Obelisk' Viroids Uncovered in Human Mouth, Gut Could Affect Gene Activity Within Microbiome, Study Finds

Jan 29, 2024

Scientists were able to find "Obelisk" viroids in the human gut and mouth. Read to learn more.

Emergence of Antibiotic Resistance Forces Scientists To Look Into Viruses, CRISPR, and Other Innovative Approaches To Battle the Unyielding Superbug

Oct 03, 2023

A woman's persistent superbug infection, possibly from a bombing, highlights antibiotic resistance dangers, which caused millions of deaths worldwide. Read the article to learn more details.

Ancient Pathogen Stored in Melting Permafrost Could Leak, Start New Pandemic [Study]

Jul 28, 2023

Ancient viruses stored in permafrost that started leaking sparked fears they could start another outbreak. Continue reading to learn more.

Viruses in World's Oceans? These Extremely Odd Thriving Organisms May Shed Light on the Origin of Herpes

Apr 19, 2023

A strange group of viruses called mirusviruses, which attack plankton in the ocean, might reveal the origins of herpes and give insights into the diversity of microbes in the sea. Read the article to learn more.

Powerful New Weapon Against Food Contamination Uses Harmless Bacteria-Eating Viruses

Dec 05, 2022

Scientists harness bacteriophages or bacteria-eating viruses to create a powerful food decontamination spray. Read the article to learn more details.

Italian Man Is First Patient to Simultaneously Get COVID-19, Monkeypox, HIV

Aug 30, 2022

An Italian man was reported to have tested positive for COVID-19, Monkeypox, and HIV viruses, all at the same time. How possible is this? Read to find out.

Boron Nitride Nanoparticles Possible 100% Potential As Substitute for Antibiotics, Surgery, Implantology, Traumatology

Aug 19, 2022

Research demonstrated a material based on boron nitride nanoparticles as a substitute for antibiotics. Read to know more about this new nanotechnology.

Over 1,000 Bacteria, Viruses Trapped in Melting Tibetan Glaciers That Could Threaten Surrounding Population Discovered

Jul 11, 2022

More than 1,000 microbes and viruses trapped in melting Tibetan glaciers are discovered by Chinese scientists. How dangerous is this? Read to know more.

Mosquitoes Can Smell If a Person Has Dengue or Zika Virus, Research Suggests

Jul 01, 2022

A study shows mosquitoes can determine if a person has a virus like dengue or Zika through smell. Read and learn more about how this can be possible.

Climate Change Linked to Viral Transmission; How Does Rising Temperature Contribute to the Spread of Ebola, Coronaviruses?

Apr 28, 2022

A new study recently showed a link between climate change and viral transmission. Find out how rising temperatures add to the spread of viruses between species.

Honeybees Practice Social Distancing to Avoid Spread of Viruses, Like Humans!

Feb 22, 2022

Honeybees are like humans. These insects know exactly how to strategize in order to prevent the spread of the virus among the other bees within their colony. Read on and find out!