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Study finds pathogens coerce immunity by using force
The finding presents a potentially revolutionary approach to combating microorganisms that cause deadly infectious diseases like chlamydia, malaria,...
Time-travelling pathogens in melting permafrost may pose risk to...
The researchers performed artificial evolution experiments where digital virus-like pathogens from the past invade communities of bacteria-like
How human immune system detects Covid
The study, published in the journal PLOS Biology, described a previously unknown inflammasome immune protein known as CARD8.
Covid in India: Pandemic worsens resistance to antibiotics
Resistance to antibiotic drugs was already a problem in India before the pandemic. Doctors say it’s gotten a lot worse.
Racing against time: Few months to prevent the next pandemic
At the outset of every outbreak, a small window exists when response means the difference between containment and catastrophe. As the crisis wanes, a...
Facemask detecting viral exposure within 10 minutes discovered
If specific viruses are present in the ambient air, the extremely sensitive mask may inform wearers via their mobile devices within 10 minutes.
Defence Mechanisms: Ever feel your skin crawling? You can thank...
In a way, nausea is our trusty personal bodyguard. Feeling nauseated is widely accepted to be an evolutionary defense measure that protects people...
Scientists engineer bacteria to save bees from pests, pathogens
Like humans, honey bees have an ecosystem of bacteria in their guts called a microbiome and also an antiviral defence mechanism called RNA...
