The Mutational Robustness of Influenza A Virus
Author Summary Like other RNA viruses, influenza virus has a very high mutation rate. While high mutation rates may increase the rate at which influenza virus will adapt to a new host, acquire a...
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PHYPred: a tool for identifying bacteriophage enzymes and hydrolases
Bacteriophages are viruses that attack bacteria and kill them through the lytic replication cycle. Many studies have reported that phages are more specific to bacteria than antibiotics are; thus, phage therapy has many potential...
Highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 virus in migratory birds
Abstract: A novel Clade 2.3.2.1c H5N1 reassortant virus caused several outbreaks in wild birds in some regions of China from late 2014 to 2015. Based on the genetic and phylogenetic analyses, the viruses possess...
Virus like particle-based vaccines against emerging infectious disease viruses
Abstract: Emerging infectious diseases are major threats to human health. Most severe viral disease outbreaks occur in developing regions where health conditions are poor. With increased international travel and business, the possibility of eventually...
New Virus Breaks The Rules Of Infection
A virus is generally like a little ball with a few genes. Now scientists have found one that’s broken up into five little balls — as if it were dismembered.See it on Scoop.it, via...
Researchers Succeed in Growing Norovirus in Culture
Noroviruses are common; they are the primary cause of viral gastroenteritis in people and are infamous for ruining the vacations of cruise-goers. They presSee it on Scoop.it, via Virology and Bioinformatics from Virology.ca Researchers...
Swine flu virus in India ‘has become more virulent’ since 2009 outbreak
Since December 2014, swine flu has claimed the lives of over 1,300 people in India, making it the worst outbreak of the virus in the country since 2009. See it on Scoop.it, via Virology...
HIV Vaccine Trials Network – Working Towards an AIDS-free Generation
Researchers at the HIV Vaccine Trials Network are working toward the goal of welcoming an AIDS-free generation – and they’re doing it by developing aEd Rybicki’s insight:Anti-vaxxers will probably be down on this too!...
Video Debate: Brave New Horizon – Where will technology lead the human race?
Science fiction author Richard Morgan, first UK user of a bionic arm Nicky Ashwell and Oxford Fellow Anders Sandberg debate the future of humanity. See it on Scoop.it, via Virology News Video Debate: Brave...
Singapore confirms 41 cases of locally-transmitted Zika virus
Singapore has confirmed 41 cases of locally-transmitted Zika virus, mostly among foreign construction workers, and said it expected more cases to be identified. See it on Scoop.it, via Virology News Singapore confirms 41 cases...
