Researchers identify a missing piece of the Lyme disease puzzle
Credit: Virginia Tech Epidemic. Pandemic. These terms have become second nature to us, popping up in everyday conversation, and for ...
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Novel nanotech improves cystic fibrosis antibiotic by 100,000-fold
Credit: UniSA World-first nanotechnology developed by the University of South Australia could change the lives of thousands of people living ...
Jab-free dengue immunity could be just a click away
Credit: The University of Queensland A dengue virus vaccine candidate has passed an important milestone, with promising results in animal ...
COVID-19 is not influenza, but it offers lessons on beating it, say Concordia researchers
The absence of a 2020-21 flu season shows how effective simple public health measures are at limiting virus transmissionCredit: Concordia ...
Gold leaf could help diagnose viral infections in low-resource settings
Credit: Adapted from ACS Central Science 2021, DOI: 10.1021/acscentsci.1c00186 Gold leaf -- gold metal hammered into thin sheets -- is ...
History of giants in the gene: Scientists use DNA to trace the origins of giant viruses
Scientists investigate the evolution of Mimivirus, one of the world's largest viruses, through how they replicate DNACredit: Indian Institute of ...
Lab reveals how an oral antiviral drug confuses the replication machinery of SARS-CoV-2
Molnupiravir under consideration for emergency use in India to slow explosive spread of COVID-19 infections.Credit: Supplied by Matthias Gotte A ...
In the blood: Which antibodies best neutralize the coronavirus in COVID-19 patients?
Scientists perform the first detailed analysis of different antibodies produced by COVID patients to various parts of SARS-CoV-2Credit: Fujita Health ...
COVID-19 wastewater testing proves effective in new study
Research offers much-needed guidance for early detection in nursing homes, dorms, barracksCredit: Sanjay Suchak | UVA Communications Wastewater testing is ...
Box fan air cleaner greatly reduces virus transmission
Decades-old public classrooms with inadequate ventilation can be made safer with the use of a cardboard frame, air filter, and ...
Scientists develop better way to block viruses that cause childhood respiratory infections
Credit: Images by Victor Outlaw. MADISON - By engineering a short chunk of protein, or peptide, that can prevent the ...
Hollings researchers study SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in asymptomatic & symptomatic individuals
Call to action for SC scientists, cross-disciplinary research spurs SARS-CoV-2 antibody discoveriesCredit: MUSC/Marquel Coaxum MUSC Hollings Cancer Center researchers added ...
Blocking viruses’ exit strategy
Tests of a new antiviral that aims to prevent the deadly Marburg virus from spreading in the body show promise, ...
Journal publishes research review by TTUHSC pharmacy investigator
Karamyan: Three peptides could be causing severe COVID-19 complicationsCredit: TTUHSC A study published in July 2020 hypothesized a link between ...