We Were Badly Misled About the Event That Changed Our Lives
After a few dogged journalists, a small nonprofit pursuing Freedom of Information requests and an independent group of ...
Phage identification tool shortens the search for specific viruses to combat dangerous bacteria
A newly developed laboratory tool can, within hours, help to identify specific viruses which can be used to destroy variants ...
Climate change could be increasing sewage-associated viruses, new study shows
It’s important for scientists to understand how these extreme weather events will influence the sewage-associated viruses ...
‘Start planning for bird flu pandemic NOW’ expert warns amid fears highly pathogenic virus spreads by WIND
WE must act now to stop a bird flu pandemic and “save lives,” experts warn. The H5N1 strain has already spread from birds to ...
A looming global threat: H5N1 virus decimates wildlife, disrupts ecosystems and endangers human health
We live in an era when human activities are negatively modifying the world at alarming rates. We are experiencing a massive ...
Measles is unlike other viruses: What to know about long-term complications
Measles is unlike other childhood viruses. In severe cases, it can cause pneumonia. About 1 in 1,000 patients develops ...
How disease detectives are hunting for viruses at major U.S. airports
A CDC program tests wastewater from airplanes, looking for pathogens that may have hitched a ride with passengers on long-haul international flights.
Mississippi chicken flock tests positive for bird flu. What are the symptoms? What we know
Another chicken flock tests positive for bird flu in Mississippi. What are the risks? How do I know if I have it? What you need to know about avian flu ...
Opinion: Recent virus research should raise alarm
In a study published in the scientific journal Cell, a group of researchers reported the discovery of a coronavirus in bats ...