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Illustration of Mimivirus: A Giant Virus Infecting Amoebae Credit: Science Photo Library / Alamy Viruses exploit host cell machinery to produce proteins, with certain large viruses…
The history of cancer can be traced back to ancient Egyptian civilizations, where it was thought to be a divine affliction. Over the years, great strides…
Our personal genome (an organism’s genetic information) contains remnants of viruses that once infected our ancestors. No need to worry though. These viruses aren’t contagious like…
Some influenza viruses are freeloaders bsip sa/alamy Viruses occasionally contend with parasites resembling sponges. These so-called cheats could be more prevalent and significant than previously recognized…
Herpes Virus Assists in Treating Severe Skin Cancer Science Photo Library/Alamy The virus exhibits significant promise in treating various cancer types, yet immune responses limit its…
Honeybees battle infectious fungi, bacteria, mites, and viruses daily. Anthony Brown/Alamy Two non-threatening viral infections in adult honeybees are surprisingly covert and might disrupt their flying…
These toxin delivery systems are completely similar and often rival the complexity of the venom delivery systems found in animals such as venom snakes, scorpions, and…
Microorganisms thrive in acidic environments despite harsh conditions. These microorganisms, known as acidophilic organisms, are found in places like Yellowstone’s hot springs, sulfuric acid caves, and…
Viruses collected in a Northwestern University-led study are bacteriophages — a type of virus that infects and replicates inside of bacteria. The average American spends 93%…
Our toothbrushes contain not only bacteria but also a huge number of viruses. Kathryn Ziegler/Getty Images Hundreds of viruses that infect bacteria have been found on…
Rats in John Cryan's lab were withdrawn and anxious, behaving in ways that mirrored those who had been bullied at work and suspected they might encounter…
Some zoo animals contracted SARS-CoV-2 from humansSergei Supinsky/AFP/Getty Animals such as rats are often considered carriers of the disease. But when it comes to the spread…