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Highly Pathogenic H5N1 Avian Flu Detected in New York City Wild Birds

American Society for Microbiology — Wed, 15 May 2024 13:00:33 +0000

NYC wild birds carry H5N1 avian influenza, as revealed by a study involving local students. The research highlights urban zoonotic risks and the role of...

How the Flu Virus Sneaks Into the Brain and What We Can Do About It

Osaka University — Thu, 02 May 2024 06:07:11 +0000

Some influenza-associated brain disorders may be caused by the virus entering the brain and making proteins, suggesting that antivirals that block protein production might be...

Unlocking Lifetime Flu Protection: Duke’s Innovative Vaccine Strategy

Duke University — Wed, 01 May 2024 18:00:57 +0000

Experimental vaccine targets portions of the flu virus that don’t change. Duke researchers have opened a new avenue in the attack against influenza viruses by...

Brain-Eating Amoeba Meets Its Match: Unusual Giant Virus Discovered in Austria

University of Vienna — Fri, 26 Apr 2024 12:26:23 +0000

A new, unusual giant virus has been discovered at a wastewater treatment plant near Vienna. The single-celled organism Naegleria fowleri ranks among the deadliest human...

Advanced RNA Sequencing Reveals the Drivers of New COVID Variants

Baylor College of Medicine — Mon, 22 Apr 2024 09:00:55 +0000

A study reveals that a new sequencing technique, tARC-seq, can accurately track mutations in SARS-CoV-2, providing insights into the rapid evolution and variant development of...

Can a Cup of Tea Keep COVID Away? Study Finds 99.9% Virus Reduction

Jennifer L Reynolds, University of Georgia — Wed, 10 Apr 2024 20:52:24 +0000

New research from the University of Georgia suggests that something as simple as a cup of tea can help in the fight against COVID-19. Tea...

CDC Warns of Cow-to-Human Transmission of H5N1 Bird Flu in Texas

Tue, 09 Apr 2024 02:09:05 +0000

A Texas farm worker contracted H5N1 from dairy cattle, indicating a new route of transmission for the virus, which has a high mortality rate and...

Amphibian Apocalypse: Virus vs. Fungus in the Battle for Survival

Jules Bernstein, University of California - Riverside — Tue, 09 Apr 2024 00:49:17 +0000

Scientists have discovered a virus that infects a deadly amphibian fungus, offering hope for combating a disease that has led to significant declines in frog...

Climate Change Ignites Global Infectious Disease Alarm

University of California - Davis Health — Fri, 22 Mar 2024 10:28:16 +0000

Experts highlight the connection between climate change and infectious diseases, urging medical professionals to prepare for new disease patterns and advocate for climate action. A...

Unveiling the Molecular Conspiracy: COVID-19’s Exploitation of Fragile X

University of Copenhagen — Thu, 21 Mar 2024 23:08:14 +0000

Researchers have found an unexpected connection between coronavirus and Fragile X Syndrome, which is the most common hereditary cause of intellectual disability. How does coronavirus...

Early Birds Beat HIV: Pioneering Pediatric Remission Research

National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases — Thu, 21 Mar 2024 09:34:43 +0000

NIH-funded trial shows promising outcomes with treatment started promptly after birth. Four children have remained free of detectable HIV for more than one year after...

Genetic Relics: How Ancient Viral DNA Could Accelerate Neurodegeneration

DZNE - German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases — Wed, 20 Mar 2024 09:35:54 +0000

Researchers See Ancient Genes As Potential Targets for Dementia Treatment Genetic remnants of viruses that are naturally present in the human genome could affect the...

Unlocking Ebola’s Secrets: The Ubiquitin Key to Halting the Deadly Virus

University of Montreal — Tue, 19 Mar 2024 22:13:58 +0000

A U.S.-Canada study co-led by UdeM researchers offers key understanding of Ebola virus replication and potential therapeutic targets. Scientists in Canada and the U.S. have...

Breaking: Emerging Evidence Suggests COVID-19 Originated in a Lab

Society for Risk Analysis — Mon, 18 Mar 2024 18:53:54 +0000

Research points to an unnatural origin as the likely source for COVID-19. The origin of COVID-19 is highly debated – most studies have focused on...

The Invisible Sculptor of COVID-19 Revealed

University of California - Riverside — Fri, 15 Mar 2024 17:21:56 +0000

Researchers have uncovered how the M protein is key to the spherical structure of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, opening new paths for combating other pathogenic coronavirus...

COVID-19, Flu, and RSV: CDC Updates and Simplifies Respiratory Virus Recommendations

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) — Wed, 06 Mar 2024 05:21:14 +0000

The CDC has issued new guidance for combating respiratory viruses, highlighting vaccination, hygiene, and air quality improvements. It focuses on reducing the spread of illnesses...

Swarming Secrets: Bat ‘Nightclubs’ Hold the Key to Preventing Future Viral Outbreaks

Courtney Price, Texas A&M University — Thu, 22 Feb 2024 05:12:10 +0000

The evolution of viral tolerance in Myotis bats may help scientists prevent future pandemics, say researchers at Texas A&M. Bats carry some of the deadliest...

Unlocking the Lung’s Hidden Army of Flu Fighters

Jules Bernstein, University of California - Riverside — Tue, 20 Feb 2024 01:47:19 +0000

Researchers discovered that the sac around the lungs contains macrophages that fight flu infections by moving into the lungs, offering new insights into lung health...

Viruses Amplify Ocean’s Carbon Capture Capacity

Emily Caldwell, Ohio State University — Sun, 18 Feb 2024 17:45:53 +0000

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...

Effectiveness Questioned: Study Finds That Paxlovid Fails To Reduce Long COVID Risk

University of California San Francisco Medical Center — Sat, 17 Feb 2024 01:48:56 +0000

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,...

Silicon Strikes Back: 96% Viral Reduction Without Chemicals

Rovira i Virgili University — Thu, 15 Feb 2024 06:27:10 +0000

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...

Virus That Infected the First Animals Hundreds of Millions of Years Ago Is Essential for Embryo Development

National Cancer Research Center (CNIO) — Mon, 12 Feb 2024 23:21:08 +0000

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...

Unlocking Poxvirus Secrets: The Pivotal Role of A10 in the Battle

Institute of Science and Technology Austria — Mon, 05 Feb 2024 10:14:36 +0000

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...

Decoding Pandemics: Genotyping’s Rapid Response to COVID Variants

University of East Anglia — Sat, 03 Feb 2024 13:12:53 +0000

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...