Medicine & TechnologyRNA sequences of yellow fever virus show the route of the pathogen from the Amazon region to the densely populated areas of south Brazil. Find out more about it in this article.
A new variant of COVID-19 virus has been spotted in several countries and has put scientists on alert due to its unusually high number of mutations. Find out more about it in this article.
The UK invests £65 million in a vaccine facility against 'Disease X,' an escalating global threat identified by WHO. Check out this article to learn more details.
Scientists utilized the potential of synthetic molecules called peptoid which work by disrupting the integrity of the viral membrane. Continue reading the article to find out more.
A group of researchers developed a rapid and effective method of testing SARS-CoV-2 virus using a novel nano-immune magnetic bead. Learn more about their innovation in this article.
Diverse giant viruses found in Massachusetts forest soil reveal new insights into their ecological significance and evolutionary role. Read the article to learn more.
Thousands of infected seabirds are found in the UK coastline, marking the largest seasonal outbreak this summer caused by these birds. Read the article to learn more details.
A group of researchers developed a new method of sensing virus and bacteria using using fluorescent carbon nanotubes. Find out more about it in this article.
WHO chief issued a warning to the public to be prepared for future pathogens which could be more deadly than COVID-19. Find out more about it in this article.
Epstein-Barr virus links to multiple sclerosis, as virus-fighting antibodies mistakenly attack brain and spinal cord proteins. Read the article to learn more.
GSK's RSV vaccine has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for individuals aged 60 and above, culminating in a quest spanning several decades.
COVID-19 subvariant XBB.1.16 is rapidly spreading across the world, outcompeting the previously dominant XBB.1.5 subvariant in many countries. Read the article to learn more.