SARS-CoV-2 infection of farmed mink
…introduction of the virus from humans into one or more mink, they shed virus into the room and it was transmitted it to other animals. Subsequently outbreaks of SARS-CoV-2 in…
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From cell proteins to viral capsids
…have emerged to explain the origin of viruses: 1. viruses evolved first on Earth, before cells, and when cells evolved, the viruses became their genetic parasites; 2. viruses are cells…
Visiting biosafety level-4 laboratories
Experiments with the most dangerous human viruses, such as Ebola virus and Lassa virus, are carried out in biosafety level 4 (BSL-4) laboratories. Since visiting the National Infectious Diseases Laboratory…
XMRV not detected in German prostate cancer
Xenotropic murine leukemia virus-like virus (XMRV) was discovered in 2006 during a search for viral sequences in prostate cancer tissues. The results of a recent study revealed that the virus…
Virus gifts
Looking to give a virus-themed gift to someone this year? Here are some suggestions. As expected Ebola virus dominated. Where are the EV-D68 items? An Ebola Texas shirt from VineFreshTees:…
Friday flu shot
…for outpatient influenza-like illness. The curve resembles that for 2010-11: New York City also identifies what type of respiratory virus is associated with influenza-like illness, including influenza viruses, adenovirus, respiratory…