viruses
How HIV Possibly Jumped From Monkey To Man
Researchers have discovered that the evolution of a protein in the simian immunodeficiency virus may have allowed it to be transmitted to human hosts.
How Bunyaviruses Attack And Enter
Scientists in China have determined the structure of the a key glycoprotein in two viruses that cause febrile illnesses.
Mammals Use RNA Interference Too
Like plants and invertebrates, mammalian cells also use RNA interference to protect themselves against viral infections.
Frog Mucus Yields Virus-Killing Peptides
Researchers have isolated a peptide from frog mucus that can kill a wide range of flu viruses but appears harmless to human cells.
Scientists Discover Atomic Structure Of Unusual Human Aichi Virus
The human aichi virus is a rather unusual but poorly characterized picornavirus that is very common and can cause severe gastroenteritis in children.
5 Steps To Prevent Zika Virus Infection
Here are five practical steps you can take to protect yourself and your family members against Zika infections.
How Mosquitoes & Microbes Changed The Course Of A Canal
The Panama Canal “was dug with a microscope”—only when yellow fever and malaria were eradicated, could its construction continue.
Macromolecule Packs Three-Hit Combo Against Viruses
Just a small amount of this macromolecule could potentially neutralize an entire room infected with viruses such as Ebola.
7 Must-Read Stories In November 2015
Plant and fungal biology were among the popular topics in November, with stories on gene editing and the sequencing of the dandruff-causing Malassezia.
