Biology
How Are Viral Vectors Used in Gene Therapy?
Viral vectors use modified viruses as delivery vehicles for genetic material. Viruses evolved efficient ways to enter cells, and gene-therapy developers can remove or di…
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Animal world
Giant baby penguin causes 'waves' on social networks
A giant penguin named Pesto is becoming famous and going viral on social media thanks to his unusually large body.
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.
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.
Discover science
Turkey's controversial photo: What is the white color under the camel's feet?
This photo went viral after being posted on Turkish social networks a long time ago. The person who posted the photo is George Steinmetz - an American photographer.
Doomsday
Many new conspiracy theories about the Apocalypse are spreading
TikTok users are coming up with a series of strange conspiracy theories about the end of the world, from cannibal monsters, vampires to killer asteroids, researchers say.
Health
The fastest way to know if your tonsillitis is caused by bacteria or virus
Tonsillitis can be caused by bacteria or viruses, with the most common feeling being a sore throat.
Medicine - Health
Australia successfully developed antibacterial and viral sprays
Scientists from Australian universities have invented a disinfectant spray that can prevent the spread of bacteria and viruses, including the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
Food safety
The public is surprised that the torch cream does not melt in China
Videos that have gone viral show that Zhong Xue Gao's ice cream, also known as Chicecream (China) remains solid when lit on fire, even when using a torch.
Biology
Discovered a secret virus that dominates oceans around the world
Scientists say thousands of mysterious viruses have been discovered recently lurking in the world's oceans. In it, the focus is on RNA viruses that infect other ocean cr…
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…
Flu epidemic
Variants of the virus that cause pandemic flu are increasingly dangerous
The evolution of the virus that caused the 1918 flu pandemic has similarities to the Covid-19 pandemic, such as successive outbreaks with many different strains, and the…
Cancer
Warning scary virus causing liver cancer
The virus that causes hepatitis D can be a major culprit for an extremely aggressive form of liver cancer.
Biology
Little-known facts about the virus: Where do they come from, how do they spread and cause illness?
The over-reliance on host cells pushes the virus to the limits of the definition of life. Some scientists say viruses live, but others say they're just inanimate entitie…
Health
China confirmed a strange viral pneumonia spread from person to person
The National Health Administration of China on January 20 confirmed that the strange strain of the respiratory disease in the country has spread from person to person, m…