Viruses
US cow-derived H5N1 virus flown to Porton Down under strict security for UK testing
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DEFRA’s involvement in particular has raised concerns among some experts because its principal role is to promote British farm produce. The agency ...
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 ...