Scientists discover giant new virus that infects freshwater algae
Image of the budvirus obtained by transmission electron microscopy. Credit: Helena Henriques Vieira, CAS Biology Center Scientists from the Biology ...
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High-resolution images of RSV may reveal weak spots of stubborn virus
RSV's F proteins, shown in this image created by University of Wisconsin-Madison researchers using a technique called cryo-electron tomography, may ...
Two studies reveal that the SARS-CoV-2 virus becomes resistant to antiviral drugs used to treat patients
Susceptibility of SARS-CoV-2-nsp5T169Insp12V792I virus to nirmatrelvir and remdesivir in vitro. Credit: Natural communications (2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-51924-3 Two studies have found ...
New mRNA and gene editing tools offer hope for dengue virus treatment
Schematic of the composition and mechanism of action of an anti-DENV drug LbuCas13a expressed by mRNA. Credit: Microbiology of nature ...
H5N1 bird flu virus detected in several bird species in Antarctica
Birds in Antarctica. Photo credit: Ashley Bennison A team of virologists from the UK Animal and Plant Health Agency, working ...
How Beetle Juice Led to Virus Discovery and Solved the Mystery of Superworm Death
Judit Penzes, insect virologist and co-discoverer of viruses, shows dead infected worms (left) and healthy worms. Credit: J. Penzes Scientists ...
Mosquito-borne virus: New Hampshire man dies
A New Hampshire man has died after being infected with a rare mosquito-borne disease, according to ABC News. • Also ...
Virus adaptations to extreme weather conditions provide insights into climate change
Glacier ice sampling. Credit: Geosciences of nature (2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41561-024-01508-z Ancient viruses preserved in glacial ice hold valuable information about ...
Researchers discover cellular ‘door’ exploited by cancer-causing virus
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Researchers at the University of Reading have contributed to a study that could lead to new ...
Antibody could offer complete protection against SARS-CoV-2 virus evolution
Capture of the SARS-CoV-2 XBB.1.5 virusΔ3678 Spike-ACE2 complexes and pre-hairpin intermediates bound to antibodies between membranes. Credit: Science (2024). DOI: ...
