Lab Experiments Show Precisely Tuned Sound Waves Can Break Apart Viruses Like COVID And Flu

MEDICINE & HEALTH 05.12.2026 05:29 AM

Lab experiments show finely tuned ultrasound waves can safely rupture COVID-19 and flu viruses in lab dishes, hinting at future non-drug methods to help fight infections.

Deadly Viruses Mysteriously Vanished from a Medical Lab in 2021. No One Realized for Years

12.11.2024 15:19 PM

Hundreds of vials containing deadly, live viruses and dangerous organisms went missing from an Australian laboratory in 2021, but no one noticed their disappearance until 2023, years after it occurred.

Is Nasal Neosporin Effective in Keeping You Away From COVID? New Study Discovered That It Contains Antibiotics

05.23.2024 02:28 AM

Nasal Neosporin contains antibiotics and activates neomycin, the innate immune system. Continue reading to learn more.

Plant Virus Found To Combat Metastatic Mouse Cancers Effectively, Offering Hope For Similar Potential in Humans

05.21.2024 00:55 AM

Researchers have discovered that the cowpea mosaic virus could effectively combat metastatic cancers in mice. Read to learn more.

Prehistoric Pandemic: How Did ERV-FC Infect Mammals for 15 Million Years?

05.08.2024 07:00 AM

Millions of years ago, an ancient group of viruses infected countless mammals, and their fragment still echoes on today. Read the article to learn more.

Higher Levels of CO2 Increases Survival and Transmission Risk of Viruses in the Air, Study Reveals

05.07.2024 01:56 AM

A recent study reveals that ambient CO2 concentration has a concerning effect on aerostability and infection risk of SARS-CoV-2. Find out more about it in this article.

Florida Dolphin Found To Have Highly Pathogenic Bird Flu in First Case in North America

04.29.2024 22:16 PM

Postmortem analysis revealed that the dolphin contracted highly pathogenic avian influenza virus (HPAIV). Read to learn more.

Dangerous Monkeypox Virus Strain Spreads Through Sex, Raises Fears of a Global Outbreak

04.29.2024 03:37 AM

A new monkeypox virus strain has emerged in the Democratic Republic of Congo which exhibits the ability to transmit more readily through sex. Check this article to learn more.

Devastating, Rapidly Spreading Virus Threatens World's Chocolate Supply; What Is Cacao Swollen Shoot Virus Disease (CSSVD)?

04.25.2024 00:46 AM

The virus that infects cacao trees can lead to harvest losses as high as 15% to 50%. Read to learn more.

USDA Requires Dairy Cows Transported Across States To Undergo Bird Flu Testing as National Outbreak Among Cattle Persists

04.25.2024 00:32 AM

Particles of bird flu have also been detected in some pasteurized milk samples, although the USFDA says this is still safe to consume. Read to learn more.

Influenza Shows Highest 'Pandemic Potential' Among Ranked Pathogens, Study Reveals

04.22.2024 00:10 AM

According to a new study, influenza viruses have the hight potential of triggering another pandemic. Read to learn more.

Around 5.8 Million Children Experience Long COVID, Study Reveals; Symptoms May Vary From Case to Case

03.17.2024 00:32 AM

One of the biggest challenges in monitoring long COVID in children is the varying symptoms that different kids exhibit. Read to learn more.

What Is Alaskapox? Scientists Monitor Rare Virus After First Fatal Case Surface in New Region

02.16.2024 05:36 AM

The first death related to the 'Alaskapox' virus sparked concerns about its transmission from small mammals to humans. Here's what experts know so far of this rare infection.

Virus vs. Bacteria vs. Fungi: How Do These Germs and Their Infections Differ From One Another?

02.15.2024 21:07 PM

Viral, fungal, and bacterial infections all have different pathogenic causes and courses for treatment. Read to learn more about these pathogens.

Man Dies Due to Rare, New 'Alaskapox' Virus in 1st Reported Fatal Case; What Exactly Is This Condition?

02.12.2024 20:15 PM

This Alaskapox case serves as the first reported hospitalization and death. Read to learn more. A resident from Alaska has passed away due to the complications of a rare and relatively new virus called Alaskapox.

Phage That Can Kill Inactive Bacteria Discovered, Could Be Crucial Weapon to Fight Superbugs [Study]

01.30.2024 05:56 AM

Phage Plaride and antibiotic meropenem could kill off 99 percent of Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Continue reading to learn more.

What Is GX_P2V? Mutant Coronavirus Strain Kills Humanized Mice Within 8 Days [Study]

01.17.2024 02:40 AM

A mutated version of GX/2017, a coronavirus cousin, showed a 100% kill streak in a study from China. Continue reading to learn more.

Drug Safety Testing Shows Medication May Increase Mutation Rate but Curbs Virus Population [Study]

01.10.2024 02:35 AM

Drugs could increase the mutation rate but also significantly reduce the population of the virus. Continue reading to learn more about evolutionary risk and safety.

1,000-Year-Old Chicken DNA Reveals Ancient Origin of Marek’s Disease, Chicken Virus Evolves to Become More Deadly

12.22.2023 10:55 AM

An ancient DNA was used by a team of scientists to trace the evolution of Marek’s Disease Virus in chickens. Learn more about their findings in this article.

Why Haven't We Developed an HIV Vaccine? Exploring Challenges in Tackling the Elusive Virus

12.14.2023 20:54 PM

Despite developing a COVID-19 vaccine within a year, HIV lacks one after 40 years, raising questions about the disparity. Check out this article to learn why there is still no HIV vaccine until today.

China's Mysterious Respiratory Outbreak: New Virus Not To Blame; Known Pathogens Are the Culprit

11.29.2023 22:03 PM

The World Health Organization has stated that evidence shows that several known pathogens are the culprit behind the surge in respiratory infections in China. Read to learn more.