A tiny, four-fingered 'hand' folded from a single piece of DNA can pick up the virus that causes COVID-19 for highly sensitive rapid detection and can even block viral particles from entering cells to ...
'It’s really important to work with the microbes, not against them.' By Laura Baisas Published Oct 9, 2024 3:00 AM EDT Deposit Photos Get the Popular Science daily newsletteršŸ’” Breakthroughs, ...
Scientists have uncovered over 200 new giant viruses lurking in ocean waters that not only help shape marine ecosystems but also manipulate photosynthesis in algae. These massive viruses once nearly ...
A bacteriophage is a virus that infects and replicates within bacteria. Image by Dr. Victor Padilla-Sanchez, PhD - Own work (CC BY-SA 4.0) A bacteriophage is a virus that infects and replicates within ...
A sugar present on virus envelopes might become the target of new antiviral treatments for a range of viruses, researchers report August 27 in Science Advances. This treatment, shown to shut down ...
In the summer of 2024 several groups of scientists published a curious finding: people vaccinated against shingles were less likely to develop dementia than their unvaccinated peers. Two preprints ...
Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. ā€œGiant virusesā€ sound like some sort of terrifying science ...