Study reveals how Zika virus hijacks host protein for reproduction
The mosquito-borne Zika virus is known for causing microcephaly, a birth defect in which abnormal brain development results ...
How Zika Virus Turns Brain Proteins Into Hidden Weapons
Zika virus, infamous for causing microcephaly, manipulates a host protein called ANKLE2 to assist its replication, which also ...
Difference between Bacteria and Viruses
Understanding the differences between bacteria and viruses is crucial for recognizing how these microorganisms impact our ...
Teen Hospitalized for Bird Flu Shows 'Worrisome' Change in People
Teen's recovery from H5N1 bird flu raises concerns after genetic mutations suggest virus could become more dangerous to ...
Covid RNA Analyzed With Tee on OVM: Open (Incl. RSS3) Supercharges DeSci
Open (also known as webisOpen on X, collective includes RSS3) is transforming virological research and decentralized science ...
Is Kary Mullis God? (or Just the Big Kahuna?)
After unlocking the secrets of DNA, the Nobel prize-winning biochemist traded in his centrifuge for a life of wine, women, ...
First U.S. death from bird flu reported in Louisiana
A Louisiana patient has died from bird flu. It's the first bird flu death in the US. Public health risk remains low, ...
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Influenza Viruses: What’s In A Name?
One of the major challenges with countering influenza viruses is that when they reproduce, they make errors that can lead to subtle changes in their genetic material, which is RNA. Millions of ...