Traditionally, an infection is thought to happen when microbes—bacteria, fungi, or viruses—enter and multiply in the body, and its severity
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70,000 never-before-seen viruses found in the human gut
Scientists have identified more than 70,000 previously unknown viruses that live in the human gut and infect the bacteria that
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Study in mice demonstrates how gut bacteria help ward off viruses to make animals resistant to infection
The role of the gut microbiome in disease and health has been well established. Yet, how the bacteria residing in
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CRISPR-based diagnostic chips perform thousands of tests simultaneously to detect viruses
Researchers have developed a new technology that flexibly scales up CRISPR-based molecular diagnostics, using microfluidics chips that can run thousands
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Ion channel VRAC enhances immune response against viruses
VRAC/LRRC8 chloride channels not only play a decisive role in the transport of cytostatics, amino acids and neurotransmitters. They can
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Plasma reactor that zaps airborne viruses could slow spread of infectious diseases
It’s the enduring media image of infectious disease outbreaks, including the current coronavirus outbreak from Wuhan, China: people in public
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HIV drug stops Zika infection, strategy could halt infections caused by related viruses
Like an adjustable wrench that becomes the “go-to” tool because it is effective and can be used for a variety
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Combating mosquito-borne diseases with bacteria
Viruses, spread through mosquito bites, cause human illnesses such as dengue fever, Zika and yellow fever. A new control technique
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Early contact with needle-exchange program reduces hepatitis C infection
People who inject drugs and who are female, homeless or amphetamine users often share needles and syringes, and consequently run
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Scientists identify a novel strategy to fight viral infections and cancer in animal model
A potential therapeutic strategy to treat viral infection and boost immunity against cancer is reported in the May 30 online
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