In the War on Bacteria, It’s Time to Call in the Phages
Researchers say viruses can kill antibiotic-resistant microbes and help treat infections. Regulators have to figure out how to get them on the market. ..
Researchers say viruses can kill antibiotic-resistant microbes and help treat infections. Regulators have to figure out how to get them on the market. ..
The avian flu has killed millions of chickens, decimated wild birds—and moved into mammals. Now the poultry industry needs new measures to stop its spread. ..
Scientists say a mild Covid infection increased immune benefits from a later flu vaccine, but with a biological twist. ..
XBB.1.5, aka the Kraken, is sweeping the Northeast US and dodging immunity. But that doesn’t mean it’s time to panic. ..
A new study shows that as temperatures drop, nasal cells release fewer of the tiny protectors that bind and neutralize invading germs. ..
For the past two years, social distancing kept seasonal viruses at bay. Now they’re roaring back. ..
Many people haven’t been exposed to common respiratory viruses following the pandemic, meaning they might be more vulnerable to getting ill this year. ..
Climate change is disrupting delicate arctic habitats, which could unearth frozen viruses and transport them elsewhere. ..
An experiment tests whether the gene-editing technology can stop the virus from replicating, which would ultimately wipe out the infection. ..
Phages may help fight drug-resistant infections—but finding the right ones for each bacterium is no mean feat. ..