What is a model organism? Moving beyond E. coli
The non-descript, pill-shaped cell is why we understand fundamental life processes (think DNA replication and transcription).
Do you have norovirus or the flu? As both illnesses spread, doctors share common symptoms
Seasonal flu and norovirus are circulating right now. But which illness do you have? Doctors share what to look for when ...
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Science on the Shore: Viruses and our waterways by Angela Rieck
It’s hard to say something nice about viruses, but Dr. Joaquín Martínez Martínez can. Dr. Martínez Martínez is a new aquatic ...
Can You Hear a Virus? Scientists Use Light To Listen to the Sounds of Life
New research at MSU uses light to reveal viruses’ unique vibrations, opening new doors for biological imaging and antiviral ...
Trillions of Viruses Live in Your Body. A.I. Is Trying to Find Them.
The Human Virome Program will analyze samples from thousands of volunteers in an effort to understand how viruses affect health.
Pope Francis in hospital: How to reduce the chances of contracting pneumonia and other respiratory infections
In light of Pope Francis’ pneumonia diagnosis, Dr. Leana Wen explains why older adults are especially at risk for serious ...
Life on Mars? It probably looks like something you’d find in your stomach
Their discovery showed that even tucked away in our innards – in the walls of our stomachs, subjected to vinegar-like pH ...
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Vatican says pope has a 'polymicrobial respiratory tract infection.' What is that?
Doctors not involved in his care said Pope Francis likely has a mix of bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites in his lungs. Experts said it should be treatable with antibiotics, but it's unclear how ...
Pope Francis is sick with respiratory infection, says Vatican
LONDON — Vatican authorities said Monday that Pope Francis has a complex infection in his respiratory system and will require ...