Meningitis is a hidden but serious infection that attacks the brain and spinal cord by inflaming the protective layers called ...
Some viruses, known as bacteriophages, only infect bacterial cells, often destroying those bacteria in the process.
They disable our defenses and hijack the cellular machinery in order to multiply successfully. For example, the herpes simplex virus 1, which causes blister-like skin rashes, and influenza viruses ...
It's the second week of term. You've finally figured out how to use the washing machine, your flatmates are starting to feel like friends, and the whirlwind of freshers' week is behind you. But just ...
It's the second week of term. You've finally figured out how to use the washing machine, your flatmates are starting to feel like friends, and the whirlwind of freshers' week is behind you. But just ...
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HIV mystery uncovered: How the virus reprograms host cells to create perfect hiding places
For over three decades, HIV has played an elaborate game of hide-and-seek with researchers, making treating—and possibly even curing—the disease a seemingly insurmountable obstacle to achieve.
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How Not to Get Sick With a Virus This Fall
The best ways to keep germs at bay include getting vaccinated and washing your hands and the surfaces you touch. Learn what ...
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