Health
The relationship between ancient viral DNA and mental illness
New research led by King's College London (KCL) has discovered thousands of DNA sequences originating from ancient viral infections expressed in the brain.
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Health
HIV vaccine becomes a reality, new hope for millions of people has come
American scientists have just announced positive HIV vaccine trial results, opening up prospects for preventing this dangerous virus.
Biology
The more CO₂, the faster the virus spreads
A new study shows that keeping CO₂ levels low helps reduce the infectious viral load in the air.
Flu epidemic
The United States recorded dolphins infected with highly pathogenic avian influenza for the first time
Researchers from the University of Florida, USA said that the autopsy discovered a dolphin infected with a highly virulent bird flu virus.
Flu epidemic
Scientists react because of lack of avian flu data
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) said it released new data on April 21 about avian influenza infecting livestock, but scientists could not find any information.
Health
'Zombie' because of eating infected deer meat in the US
A hunter died from eating meat from an animal infected with zombie deer disease, causing scientists to worry that the disease could cause a crisis in humans.
Health
Revelations about disease X could cause the next global pandemic
According to leading scientists, influenza is a pathogen most likely to cause a new pandemic in the near future.
Flu epidemic
WHO detected H5N1 influenza virus in cow's milk
WHO said it had detected the H5N1 avian influenza virus at very high concentrations in the milk of infected cows, although it is unknown how long the virus will persist.
Flu epidemic
Are thousands of penguins dying in Antarctica due to bird flu?
Researchers are looking for an answer to the above question after last month's expedition discovered at least 532 dead Adelie penguins, and the actual number could even…
New technology
Successfully created an 'armor' layer that eliminated 96% of viruses
The material can be integrated into devices and surfaces to prevent the spread of viruses and reduce the use of disinfectants.
Biology
Humans transmit twice as many viruses to animals as we transmit from them!
These findings challenge our understanding of zoonotic diseases and highlight our indispensable role in the ecosystem's exchange of viruses.
Doomsday
10 hot warning signs for humanity about self-made disasters
Unexpected events occurring in 2022 are a warning of an apocalypse that humans will face, of our own creation.
Life
More suspicion of Covid-19 virus leaking from the laboratory
New research from the University of New South Wales, Australia concludes that the SARS-CoV-2 virus originated in a laboratory, once again raising controversy about the o…
Flu epidemic
China records cases of H5N1 clade 2.3.4.4b
According to The Telegraph, a 53-year-old woman in China was recently hospitalized with a strain of bird flu - a type of flu that is infecting mammals around the world.
Flu epidemic
What is H3N2 flu?
H3N2 flu spreads rapidly, can be dangerous for children, the elderly or people with chronic diseases, immunodeficiency,...