New mutation found in bird flu virus
The avian flu virus sweeping through dairy farms in several states has acquired dozens of new mutations, some of which may make it easier to spread between species and less …
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Genetic variation of hepatitis B virus in Brazil during different stages of acute and chronic infection – Scientific Reports
World Health Organization (WHO). Hepatitis B. Lampertico, P. et al. EASL 2017 Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Management of Hepatitis B Virus Infection. J. Hepatol. 67370398 (2017). Article Google Scholar …
Mouse genetic discovery reveals vulnerability to Ebola virus disease – UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health
May 10, 2024 The virus that causes Ebola virus disease (EVD) causes rare but recurring outbreaks, particularly in African countries. While most outbreaks are limited, the risk of dying from …
H5N1 bird flu virus particles found in pasteurized milk, but FDA says commercial milk supplies appear safe
wattAshton The U.S. Food and Drug Administration confirmed Tuesday that agency testing of commercially purchased pasteurized milk found genetic evidence of the H5N1 avian influenza virus. But tests using the …
Genetic analysis shows H5N1 influenza virus outbreak in dairy cows may have occurred earlier than thought
timeAn outbreak of H5N1 avian influenza in U.S. dairy cows may have lasted several months longer than previously realized and may have spread more widely across the country than confirmed …
Study discovers the hidden mechanism behind the rapid mutation of the new coronavirus
The SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19 has the troubling ability to frequently mutate itself. Other viruses mutate, but as SARS-CoV-2 spread rapidly throughout humanity during the pandemic, killing millions, the …
Accordion genome mpox virus used to evolve, infect humans
Poxviruses have long been a source of fear and curiosity in humans. In the last century, smallpox, a notorious poxvirus alone, may have killed more than 500 million people. Smallpox …
Researchers receive NIH funding to help develop HIV gene therapy
Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have received a $6.2 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to develop a gene therapy that modifies …
Study reveals role of key protein in balancing immune response to viral infection
Researchers have uncovered the regulatory mechanism of a specific protein that plays a key role in balancing immune responses triggered by viral infections in mammalian cells. These findings may help …
Scientists worry ‘zombie’ deer disease could spread to humans after first case of deadly brain virus found in Yellowstone National Park that makes animals drool and not fear humans
Scientists are warning that a virus dubbed “zombie deer disease” could spread to humans after the first case was discovered in Yellowstone National Park last month. The deadly brain virus, …