Maine CDC detects West Nile virus in Gorham crow
The Maine CDC identified a case of West Nile virus (WNV) in a crow in Gorham on November 14. The Maine CDC says it's been a ...
Seemingly 'broken' genes in coronaviruses may be essential for viral survival
Viruses are lean, mean, infection machines. Their genomes are tiny, limited to a handful of absolutely essential genes, and ...
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Experimental therapeutic reduces advanced-stage influenza viral loads faster than current therapies in preclinical study
The oral presentation "Novel Ligand-Targeted Immunotherapy for the Treatment of Human Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)" ...
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New cell model reveals how hepatitis E viruses affect nerve cells
Our findings indicate that the neurological effects of HEV may be due - at least in part - to a direct infection of the nerve ...
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Hepatitis E Virus Impairs Neuronal Cells, Reducing Neurite Length
For the first time, scientists can examine the effects of hepatitis E viruses on nerve cells using a novel cell model.
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Were viruses around on Earth before living cells emerged? A microbiologist explains
Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to [email protected]. Were there already viruses on Earth when the ...