Viruses Amplify Ocean’s Carbon Capture Capacity
Researchers begin applying lessons learned from the ocean to soils. Armed with a catalog of hundreds of thousands of DNA and RNA virus species in…
Researchers begin applying lessons learned from the ocean to soils. Armed with a catalog of hundreds of thousands of DNA and RNA virus species in…
Researchers at UCSF have discovered an unexpectedly high rate of COVID rebound following treatment with Paxlovid. A group of scientists from the University of California,…
An international research project in which the URV has taken part has designed and manufactured a surface that has virucidal properties but does not use…
At least 8% of the human genome is genetic material from viruses. It was considered ‘junk DNA’ until recently, but its role in human development…
A recent re-emergence and outbreak of Mpox brought poxviruses back as a public health threat, underlining an important knowledge gap at their core. Now, a…
Genotyping technology speeds up Covid variant detection, offering a more efficient and cost-effective alternative to whole genome sequencing for public health decision-making. Genotyping technology detects…
Using a DNA-based scaffold carrying viral proteins, researchers created a vaccine that provokes a strong antibody response against SARS-CoV-2. Using a virus-like delivery particle made…
Duke-NUS-led research reveals an intranasal vaccine candidate that offers superior, long-lasting COVID-19 immunity, potentially minimizing booster requirements. Novel findings from a preclinical head-to-head comparison show…
Researchers have found that three different HIV antibodies targeting the fusion peptide can protect monkeys from simian-HIV, offering promising insights for the development of an…
Structural biology research also enables scientists to design decoy molecule that blocks deadly infection. An atomic-level investigation of how Eastern equine encephalitis virus binds to…
The so-called Rice Yellow Mottle Virus (for short: RYMV) is responsible for high crop losses in Africa, particularly among small-scale farmers. A research team from…
Unlocking the secrets of COVID-19: a groundbreaking study reveals the intricate biomechanics behind the virus’s evolution and spread. Richard Feynman famously stated, “Everything that living…
φX174, a bacteriophage studied for its potential in combating antibiotic-resistant bacteria, offers new insights into developing alternative antibiotics. In the age of COVID-19, the word…
Study shows patients hospitalized for flu or COVID-19 face increased risk of long-term health problems and death. Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, extensive research has…
Computational biologists harness machine learning to make sense of immune system data. Immune system researchers have designed a computational tool to boost pandemic preparedness. Scientists…
COVID Moonshot’s groundbreaking research introduces new nonpeptidic inhibitors for SARS-CoV-2, showcasing global collaboration and open science in advancing coronavirus therapeutics. Although the group’s work has…
Using an image-guided minimally invasive procedure, researchers may be able to restore the sense of smell in patients who have suffered with long-COVID, according to…
Viruses, like humans, can fall ill due to other viruses. This phenomenon, demonstrated through satellite viruses like MiniFlayer, which attaches to other viruses such as…