Biology
New findings about MERS-CoV virus cause many people to worry
Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS-CoV) can be transmitted from person to person through the intestinal tract, not just through the air as it has been reported until…
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Biology
Parasites: 'You' or 'enemies' of humans?
There is nothing wrong with saying the parasite is harmful to the host. They cause disease even death, so we often try to avoid parasitic infection at all costs.
Biology
Consequences when mosquitoes become extinct
If extinct, 3,500 species of mosquitoes on Earth will now disappear. Among them, about 200 species of mosquitoes are capable of sucking human blood and three species of…
Biology
11 reasons mosquitoes are the most dangerous species on Earth
Mosquitoes are not only annoying, they also spread many deadly diseases. Therefore, mosquitoes are one of the most dangerous species on Earth.
Biology
Canadian scientist 'revives' the extinct virus that once killed 500 million people
Last week, Science magazine reported that a group of Canadian scientists synthesized a strain of artificial smallpox virus.
Biology
Discovering new 'monsters' has the ability to invade a human body
Scientists have discovered a virus with strange behavior, different from any previous virus, and this is really alarming.
Biology
Hateful flies are far more dangerous than you think
In fact the hateful flies are more dangerous than what people imagine, they are filthy, spreading infectious diseases.
Biology
IS cannibalism spreads to Europe
The tropical predator microbial disease discovered at IS strongholds may have spread to Europe after raging in the Middle East, experts warned.
Biology
Discover 18 strains of virus originating from mice
Scientists have published 18 viruses found in 133 mice living in New York City (USA).
Biology
Turn 'vampire' bacteria into living antibiotic
US scientists think it is possible to use a vampire-like bacterium
Biology
Decoding the genome of the mosquito species Quinquefasciatus
Researchers at UC Riverside University are leading the way in a multi-year research project to find new, more effective remedies to treat certain diseases caused by West…
Biology
Found clues of antibacterial hybrid resistance
US scientists have discovered the defense mechanism of bacteria. This mechanism allows bacteria to protect themselves against the threat of antibacterial substances.
Animal world
Effective measures for foot and mouth disease response
Foot and mouth disease in cattle is caused by viruses, so it spreads quickly and widely. Currently, the disease does not have specific medicines, so farmers need to pay…
Animal world
Monkeys near the Fukushima plant may be contaminated
Monkeys that live in the wild environment of Japan's Fukushima area show abnormalities in the blood, believed to be related to radiation after the 2011 nuclear accident.
Animal world
The number of amphibians decreases due to fungal infections
Scientists discover that Bd fungus is the main reason for the number of amphibians to drop from 4-5% per year over the past 40 years.