New structural insights reveal a clever new use of antibodies to treat and possibly prevent infections by on the of the world ...

Cases of Borna disease virus 1 (BoDV-1) are extremely rare in humans, but in those who develop disease, the outcome is severe ...

A new study gets scientists closer to more fully understanding where viruses fit into the global ocean picture of cycling nutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorus and, of particular interest, carbon.

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In an unprecedented scientific achievement, researchers have managed to revive viruses that remained frozen for an approximate 50,000 years. The study not only advances our understanding of ancient ...

Garlic propagation depends on vegetative reproduction, leading to the accumulation of multiple viruses such as garlic viruses A, B, D, E, and X. These infections cause reduced bulb size and ...

The Chikungunya virus, a mosquito-borne viral illness, has emerged as a public health concern across several regions including Asia, Africa, and the Americas. While often mistaken for a common flu or ...

Penn State scientists uncovered an ancient bacterial defense where dormant viral DNA helps bacteria fight new viral threats. The enzyme PinQ flips bacterial genes to create protective proteins that ...

Viruses and their hosts—whether bacteria, animals, or humans—are locked in a constant evolutionary arms race. Cells evolve defenses against viral infection, viruses evolve ways around those defenses, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Environmental systems scientist at the University of Delaware. Finally, while current environmental indicators may seem to be ...