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Viruses in the news News articles about corona On this page ‘Viruses in the news’, you can find all articles regarding viruses in general. Click on the button below to go to all news articles about the coronavirus. news about corona Victory over the polio virus in Africa Victory over the polio virus in Africa The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced that there have been no new infections with the polio virus in Africa ... Undercover viruses give evolutionary edge Undercover viruses give evolutionary edge It is estimated that the oceans contain 100 million times as many virions (virus individuals) as there are stars in ... When phages take the fat away, the mice will play When phages take the fat away, the mice will play Among the most common health problems in the Western world are conditions such as obesity and type 2 diabetes. Although ... Soaking up viruses like a sponge Soaking up viruses like a sponge The smallest creatures on earth are also incredibly numerous. A single drop of seawater contains hundreds of millions of viruses ... The annual fight against the flu The annual fight against the flu Most of us will experience it every year: a runny nose, coughing, often accompanied by fever – it's flu season ... Bacteriophage eavesdrops on pathogenic bacteria Bacteriophage eavesdrops on pathogenic bacteria Scientists have discovered that the bacteriophage VP882 has the ability to eavesdrop on bacteria by tuning into their signaling molecules ... Flying viruses Flying viruses Researchers from Canada, Spain and the US have discovered the presence of an astounding number of viruses in our atmosphere ... Bacteriophages’ mechanism of action unravelled Bacteriophages’ mechanism of action unravelled Bacteriophages are viruses that infect bacteria. A fundamental feature whose underlying mechanism had long remained unknown. Researchers at the Ecole ... Fishing for viruses Fishing for viruses We know more about the surface of the moon than about our own oceans. However, US researchers have made significant ... Going 'viral' against cancer Going 'viral' against cancer A genetically-modified herpes virus can now be deployed at an advanced stage of melanoma, a serious form of skin cancer ...
In the spotlight: viruses
In the spotlight: viruses