Why does the same cold virus hit some people harder than others? The nose knows

A new study suggests that people may experience the same virus differently based on how quickly the cells in their noses ...
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A Giant Virus from a Japanese Pond Hints That Complex Life Originated from a Viral Infection

Lurking among them is a “giant” virus, a genetic behemoth that blurs the line between the living and the inanimate. When this ...
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West Nile virus under microscope at university

ST. LOUIS -- Even as scientists were confirming that the West Nile virus had reached St. Louis, researchers here already have been trying to pinpoint why the mosquito-transmitted form of encephalitis ...
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Watch First-Of-Its-Kind Footage Of “Giant” Virus Infecting Cell

Holly has a degree in Medical Biochemistry from the University of Leicester. Her scientific interests include genomics, personalized medicine, and bioethics.View full profile Holly has a degree in ...