Scientists Film 'Giant' Mimivirus in Action
(tus.ac.jp)
For the first time, we can see footage of a 'giant' virus as it infects a cell
For the first time, we can see footage of a 'giant' virus as it infects a cell
A new virus-like entity has just been discovered. 'Obelisks' explained
(theconversation.com)
Biological entities called obelisks have been hiding – in large numbers – inside the human mouth and gut.
Biological entities called obelisks have been hiding – in large numbers – inside the human mouth and gut.
Hidden Players: the bacteria-killing viruses of the gut microbiome
(nature.com)
Viruses known as bacteriophages are difficult to study, but they are beginning to give up their secrets.
Viruses known as bacteriophages are difficult to study, but they are beginning to give up their secrets.
A Bird Flu Vaccine Might Come Too Late to Save Us from H5N1
(scientificamerican.com)
H5N1 bird flu is here. It’s moving from animals to people in ways not seen before. It’s spreading to new species and new places, and this spread is largely happening under the radar.
H5N1 bird flu is here. It’s moving from animals to people in ways not seen before. It’s spreading to new species and new places, and this spread is largely happening under the radar.
Studies suggest a drug-free nasal spray could ward off respiratory infections
(medicalxpress.com)
A new study details how a nasal spray formulated by investigators from Brigham and Women's Hospital may work to protect against viral and bacterial respiratory infections.
A new study details how a nasal spray formulated by investigators from Brigham and Women's Hospital may work to protect against viral and bacterial respiratory infections.
Newly discovered antibody protects against all Covid-19 variants
(medicalxpress.com)
Researchers have discovered an antibody able to neutralize all known variants of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, as well as distantly related SARS-like coronaviruses that infect other animals.
Researchers have discovered an antibody able to neutralize all known variants of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, as well as distantly related SARS-like coronaviruses that infect other animals.