Chikungunya cases break records in France; West Nile virus appears near Rome Summary France is experiencing a record-breaking surge in autochthonous (locally acquired) chikungunya cases, primarily concentrated in the Occitanie region. This marks a concerning Read More
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The anti-Kronos effect: How bacterial viruses protect their offspring to
University of Toronto researchers have uncovered how bacterial viruses protect their progeny in order to maximize their reach. The phenomenon, described in a study published in Nature, relies on viral proteins to fine-tune structures on Read More
Some people carry a rare mutation that makes them resistant to viruses. Now scientists have copied that effect with an experimental mRNA therapy that stopped both flu and COVID in animal trials — raising hopes for Read More
Researchers at San Diego State University and Michigan State University are shedding new light on how viruses meticulously pack their genetic material — a breakthrough that could help researchers engineer antivirals and gene therapies. Summary Researchers Read More
Loofah-like polymer can filter viruses while adapting flexibility with pH
Porous materials have a wide range of applications due to their capacity to act as filters, or lightweight structural materials that use less material than a solid substance. Researchers, including those from the University of Read More
Vesicle-based vaccine adjuvant improves protection against influenza viruses, study shows
Influenza hemagglutinin subunit vaccines are more effective and offer better cross protection against various influenza virus challenges when combined with a mucosal adjuvant that enhances the body’s immune response, according to a study by Read More