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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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After lockdown, immune system reacts more strongly to viruses and bacteria

Research from Radboud university medical center shows that the lockdowns during the COVID-19 pandemic had a significant impact on people's…

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viruses, sibling ties, RFK’s brain worm : Goats and Soda : NPR

Clockwise from upper left: Mahamat Djouma, 14, fled the war in Sudan without parents and with his 5-year-old twin brothers,…

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Nanorobot hand made of DNA grabs viruses for diagnostics and blocks cell entry

A tiny, four-fingered “hand” folded from a single piece of DNA can pick up the virus that causes COVID-19 for…

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Researchers use biophysics to design new vaccines against RSV and related respiratory viruses

In most people, the lung-infecting pathogens known as respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and human metapneumovirus (hMPV) trigger mild cold-like symptoms.…

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