Virology

In search of a sure-fire cold remedy: “There are no antiviral drugs, we only treat the symptoms” | Health and Wellness

An adult gets two to four colds a year; children from six to eight. These mild upper respiratory tract infections…

4 weeks ago

The Phageome: The Hidden Kingdom in the Gut | Health and Wellness

You've probably heard of the microbiome - the multitude of bacteria and other tiny life forms that live in our…

2 months ago

The Riddle of the Elite HIV Controllers: People With an Innate Ability to Contain the Virus | Health & Wellness

There are a few people in the world who have managed to defy one of the most deadly viruses: HIV.…

4 months ago

The Wasps That Tamed Viruses | Science

If you prick the ovary of a wasp called Microplate DestroyerThe viruses burst forth in large numbers, glowing like iridescent…

5 months ago

Raw milk from cows with bird flu contains viruses that can transmit the disease | The science

A team of scientists has for the first time detected infectious, highly pathogenic avian influenza viruses in the raw milk…

6 months ago

Alphafold: Artificial intelligence predicts interactions between all molecules of life | The science

Demis Hassabis, the London-raised son of a Greek Cypriot and a Singaporean, is a chess prodigy. He started playing at…

7 months ago

Sarah Blagden, oncologist: “Eventually we should have a vaccine that you get at 40 that will protect you from cancer” | The science

Every second person will develop cancer during their lifetime, warns English oncologist Sarah Blagden from the University of Oxford. This…

7 months ago

Relics of an Ancient Virus Embedded in DNA Control Embryo Development | The science

Every human being begins with a single cell—a fertilized egg—and eventually becomes an impressive being made up of some 30…

10 months ago

Study identifies potential biomarker for detecting persistent coronavirus | Health and wellness

It has been four years since the outbreak of the pandemic that rocked the world, and although the Covid virus…

10 months ago