Flu epidemic
Discovered 3 new corona viruses in bats that can be harmful to humans
Scientists have just discovered three new viruses in bats in the north of Laos, with genomes similar to the SARS-CoV-2 virus that can infect humans.
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Is the mysterious 'Russian flu' really caused by a corona virus?
In 1889, a mysterious respiratory illness appeared in Russia and then spread globally, causing at least three waves of infection over several years.
Health
New discovery about the virus that causes 25-90% of infected people to die
Groundbreaking research from a team of experts in the US shows that the Ebola virus can 'hide' in certain body parts such as brain fluid and wait for the day to reactiva…
Scientific application
Detergent made from sawdust and water has the ability to effectively kill bacteria and viruses
A new cleaner made of sawdust and water can remove up to 99% of disease-carrying microorganisms, including anthrax and some strains of the flu virus.
Health
Research: Having a blood type is not susceptible to corona virus infection
The latest research shows that some people may have 'natural immunity' and not be susceptible to the new corona virus.
Health
US scientists develop a method to destroy the latent HIV virus in cells
A new method helps to treat the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), thereby raising hopes for a cure for HIV-infected patients.
Health
Shark protein can prevent Covid-19 and SARS-CoV-2 virus variants
A new study shows that antibody-like proteins found in the immune system of sharks can block the SARS-CoV-2 virus and variants.
Health
Deadly epidemic viruses once 'disappeared without a trace'
Scientists are just beginning to understand why some viruses disappear, while others cause epidemics that last for centuries.
Flu epidemic
Experts comment on the mysterious gradual disappearance of the Delta variant in Japan
Professor Ituro Inoue said that the Delta variant accumulates too many mutations in the nsp14 protein, which will cause the virus to lose its self-correcting function in…
Flu epidemic
Detect weapons against all corona viruses, including SARS-CoV-2
A research team at the University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill (UNC) and Duke University (USA) have identified an antibody that attacks SARS-CoV-2, the virus that cau…
Biology
Detected 18 viruses in wild animals that pose a risk to humans
China has just conducted a comprehensive survey of viral pathogens in wild animals, discovering 18 of them harboring a range of diseases that threaten humans and other a…
Life
Detecting new corona virus infecting humans
A new coronavirus that likely originated in dogs has been found to infect humans in Malaysia and Haiti.
Life
New study: Vaccines do not reduce the risk of infection in the family
Research published in the Lancet shows that fully vaccinated people still infect other family members like unvaccinated subjects.
New technology
Anti-virus air filtration system with nanomaterials
Scientists and engineers at the University of Cambridge have developed new air-filtering nanomaterials that can attract and destroy a variety of viruses, including a clo…
Life
Discovering a gene that doubles the risk of lung failure and death from Covid-19
Scientists from the University of Oxford, UK have discovered a gene called LZTF1, which doubles the risk of lung failure and death from Covid-19.