Viruses
Senior US journalist attacks leading scientists for ‘misleading’ him over Covid lab-leak theory
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A former New York Times journalist has attacked a group of leading scientists for “clearly” misleading him over the Covid lab-leak theory ...
Mankind passes twice as many viruses to animals than the other way around, study reveals
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By Emily Stearn, Health Reporter For Mailonline 14:48 25 Mar 2024, updated 15:16 25 Mar 2024 For years, scientists have warned the ...
Elderly man is first ever recorded death from virus
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The Alaska Department of Health also warned that domestic pets such as cats and dogs “may also play a role in spreading ...
Professor Sir Anthony Epstein, pathologist who discovered a cancer-causing virus – obituary
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Professor Sir Anthony Epstein, who has died aged 102, was a pathologist and virologist who co-discovered a virus which causes a rare ...
Arctic ‘zombie’ viruses in Siberia could one day be released by Earth’s warming climate and trigger a new pandemic, scientists warn
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Ancient microbes trapped in permafrost may soon be released, scientists said Global warming has led to increased shipping in Siberia and other ...
Man’s best friend? New research shows that pets can carry dangerous pathogens
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Pets have long been implicated in the spread of diseases to people, ranging from rabies and the plague to cat scratch fever ...
Ibuprofen may be treatment for Q fever, Porton Down scientists discover
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Because of the extent of the screening and cross-checking, the team used an automated process that enabled the testing to be carried ...
Health alert after parrot fever infects humans in Sweden
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Parrot fever is surging in Sweden, with 12 people infected this month alone, amid concerns that the outbreak could escalate. The flu-like ...
The complete guide to colds and flu
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What is the difference between a cold and the flu? Flu is typically more severe and develops quickly. If you feel unwell ...
Inside one of the world’s deadliest forests – and the bushmeat hunters risking contagion
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The village of Bouolazou, nestled away in the sprawling bush of southern Guinea, cannot be reached by car. Only motorbikes with deep-grooved ...
