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The plant immune system, which differs significantly from that of humans, utilises small RNA sequences to deactivate or ...

Jumbo phages use a protein shield to protect their DNA from bacterial attacks. A special handshake controls which molecules enter.

The study revealed that a gene common in some bats can reduce the production of the SARS-CoV-2 virus by up to 90%, which could help lead to new medical approaches to combating viral diseases.

A study of fruit flies shows some species are highly susceptible to a wide range of viruses. In the study -- by the University of Exeter -- 35 fruit fly species were exposed to 11 different viruses of ...

Humans have an exceptional ability to deal with viruses. In most cases, your immune system is able to fight an infection. On ...

“There are basically four major viruses (that) ... are leading to a lot of the infections affecting Fresno-area residents,” ...

A study on fruit flies revealed that certain species are extremely vulnerable to a variety of viruses. In the study – by the ...