Some viruses 'freeze' their RNA to replicate, study finds
They say that change takes time. Well, that's not the case for RNA. The small biological molecule acts like a switchboard ...
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Influenza A viruses adapt shape in response to environmental pressures
Influenza A virus particles strategically adapt their shape—to become either spheres or larger filaments—to favor their ...
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Bathroom microbiology: Viruses are teeming on your showerhead
Image by DO'Neil (CC BY-SA 3.0) A new study finds ‘untapped biodiversity’ in the bathroom, in relation to viruses. This follows an exercise where scientists from Northwestern University ...
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Why the flu virus is evolving faster than ever
The flu virus is changing in ways never seen before, increasing infections and raising concerns about vaccine effectiveness and public health risks.
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Students discover bacteria-killing viruses in microbiology research course
"Conducting research through the SEA-PHAGES program was the first time in my academic career where I felt what I learned in ...
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The growing list of human viruses: Are we prepared for the next outbreak?
Researchers review the ever-growing list of human viruses, examining their diversity, transmission pathways, and the urgent ...
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Q&A: Professor discusses using light to 'hear' viruses
Harel's lab worked closely with Dohun Pyeon, a professor in MSU's Department of Microbiology, Genetics and Immunology, or MGI ...
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MSU Billings nursing students try out new microbiology virtual reality game, MedMicroMaps
On February 14, nursing students at MSU-B tried out a new virtual reality game, MedMicroMaps, created to help students understand microbiology in a fun and educational way.
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The Flu Virus Can Shape Shift—Here's How You Can Outsmart It
A new study says the flu A viral strain can adapt shape to stay infectious. Infectious disease doctors break down what this ...