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26
Nov
HIV infection leaves a ‘memory’ in cells
HIV infection leaves a 'memory' in cells
The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) causes acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). One ...
26
Nov
Shingles associated with increased risk for stroke, heart attack
Shingles is a painful, blistering skin rash caused by the varicella-zoster virus. This virus is the same one that causes chickenpox. Af...
16
Nov
How COVID-19 causes neurological damage
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by a newly discovered coronavirus.
Most people infected with the C...
15
Nov
Evolutionary analysis shows SARS-CoV-2 variants converging
A new study has found that the various SARS-CoV-2 variants are converging, potentially making the virus more infectious.
The study, pu...
12
Nov
Video surveillance, now for viruses
Video Surveillance detect and track people as they move around a given area, providing invaluable information for security purposes. Bu...
07
Nov
Monkeypox mutations cause virus to spread rapidly, evade drugs and vaccines, study finds
A new study has found that the monkeypox virus is rapidly mutating and becoming resistant to drugs and vaccines. The findings, publishe...
31
Oct
Experimental monoclonal antibodies show promise against Epstein-Barr virus
Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is a human herpes virus that is best known as the virus that causes infectious mononucleosis (mono). Mono is o...
28
Oct
Multistate study examines mRNA vaccine effectiveness for immunocompromised adults during Omicron BA.4 and BA.5 predominance
In a recent study, researchers examined the effectiveness of mRNA vaccines against common cold viruses in immunocompromised adults duri...
25
Oct
Study uncovers mechanisms necessary for SARS-CoV-2 infection in macrophages
SARS-CoV-2 is a novel coronavirus that emerged late in 2019 and caused a global pandemic of respiratory illness. Although much is still...
25
Oct
Intranasal COVID vaccine that works against variants in animals
A new study has shown that the intranasal COVID-19 vaccine being developed by University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine works against...