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Researchers are edging closer to a universal antiviral drug, a single medicine that could treat every virus known to man.

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Ushikuvirus is a newly identified giant virus that infects amoebas, adding to a growing group of oversized viruses that scientists believe may have played an important role in the emergence of complex ...

Russell has a PhD in the history of medicine, violence, and colonialism. His research has explored topics including ethics, science governance, and medical involvement in violent contexts. Russell has ...

Planthoppers and leafhoppers not only feed on rice plants but also act as highly efficient vectors for plant viruses, causing ...

A new artificial intelligence tool could aid in limiting or even prevent pandemics by identifying animal species that may harbor and spread viruses capable of infecting humans. The machine learning ...

Dear Science Mine: What is the difference between a virus and a bacterium? Both can infect us, they both make us sick, but bacteria respond to antibiotics and viruses don't. How come? Answer: Bacteria ...

Is 100°C enough to kill the H5N1 bird flu virus? A science-backed kitchen guide on safe cooking temperatures, poultry safety, ...