Viral protein fragments may unlock mystery behind serious COVID-19 outcomes
For nearly three years, COVID-19 has cast a long shadow, its unpredictable severity leaving a trail of confusion and unanswered…
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Immune System Hack: How Our Ancestors’ Battles with Germs Gave Us Allergies
Ever wonder why you sneeze at pollen or get hives from shellfish? Blame your allergy-prone immune system, a legacy from…
Temperature increase triggers viral infection
Breaking ground in virology! Lund University researchers, in collaboration with the NIST Synchrotron Facility, have unraveled the mysteries of how…
Your Immune Cells Hold the Key to Predicting Flu Outbreaks
Influenza A viruses (IAVs) are contagious pathogens responsible for severe respiratory infection in humans and animals worldwide. Upon detection of…
RV infections and Asthma: Insight and Interventions
Rhinovirus (RV) infections, particularly in children, often lead to wheezing illnesses and exacerbations of asthma. RV infections are widespread, causing…
Influenza A(H1N2): Evolutionary Paths and Pandemic Risks
A(H1N2) viruses have emerged through multiple reassortment events involving avian, swine, and human influenza viruses. These reassortments have resulted in…
TARS-CoV: The Next Generation of Coronaviruses
In 2018, the World Health Organization introduced “Disease X” as a potential global health threat caused by an unknown pathogen.…
Nipah Virus: A Deadly Zoonotic Threat
Learn how to protect yourself and your community: Understand Transmission: Nipah can spread through direct contact with sick animals, contaminated…