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New viruses discovered in bats in China could be the next pandemic threat

Researchers have discovered two new viruses in bats that are closely related to the deadly Nipah and Hendra viruses —…

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Scientists uncover 230 giant ocean viruses that hijack photosynthesis

Giant viruses play a role in the survival of single-celled marine organisms called protists. These include algae, amoeba, and flagellates,…

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DNA floating in the air tracks wildlife, viruses — even drugs

Dublin is known as a city where you can enjoy a few pints of Guiness, get a warm welcome from…

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Discovery of bacteria’s defense against viruses becomes a piece of the puzzle against resistance

Antibiotic resistance is a global health challenge that could overtake cancer mortality within a few decades. In a new study,…

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how bacteria ‘vaccinate’ themselves with genetic material from dormant viruses

Like people, bacteria get invaded by viruses. In bacteria, the viral invaders are called bacteriophages, derived from the Greek word…

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Study identifies viruses in red tide blooms for the first time

A new study led by researchers at the University of South Florida shines light on the environmental drivers of red…

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Potential new pathway to fight viruses

Five years removed from the COVID-19 outbreak, scientists around the world are still studying its effects and, more importantly, ways…

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Some species are susceptible to broad range of viruses

A study of fruit flies shows some species are highly susceptible to a wide range of viruses. In the study…

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Ventilation in hospitals could cause viruses to spread further, study finds

Increased use of ventilation and air cleaners, designed to mitigate the spread of viral infections in hospitals, is likely to…

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