Viruses
Scientists Uncover 230 Giant Ocean Viruses That Hijack Photosynthesis
TEHRAN (ANA)- Scientists have uncovered over 200 new giant viruses lurking in ocean waters that not only help shape marine ecosystems but also manipulate photosynthesis in algae.
Post-COVID Fatigue: Is Your Gut to Blame?
TEHRAN (ANA)- The gastrointestinal tract plays a central role in the development of long-term consequences following COVID-19.
Bird Flu Is Now Killing Cats at 90% Fatality Rate
TEHRAN (ANA)- The first major global review of bird flu in cats reveals an emerging threat of a potential human pandemic.
This Lung Cell Decides Who Survives COVID
TEHRAN (ANA)- Scientists have discovered that a rare immune cell type in the lungs, called NAMs, plays a crucial role in surviving COVID-19 by keeping the body’s immune response from turning dangerously destructive.
Scientists Discover Drug That Could Finally End Long COVID Suffering
TEHRAN (ANA)- WEHI scientists discovered a drug that blocks long COVID in mice and may improve acute treatment options beyond current antivirals like Paxlovid.
Scientists Discover First Giant Virus in Finnish Soil
TEHRAN (ANA)- Finland’s first giant virus, Jyvaskylavirus, shows these viruses are more widespread than thought and play key roles in ecosystems.
Hidden Viruses in Our DNA May Help Fight Kidney Cancer
TEHRAN (ANA)- Scientists found that dormant viral genes can be reactivated in kidney cancer, prompting an immune response, offering new potential for immunotherapy.
Intranasal Herpes Infection May Produce Neurobehavioral Symptoms
TEHRAN (ANA)- A study finds that herpes infection through the nose can lead to anxiety, motor impairment and cognitive issues.
An Aerosol Test for Airborne Bird Flu
TEHRAN (ANA)- Recent outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza (also known as bird flu) have created a need for rapid and sensitive detection methods to mitigate its spread.
AI Uncovers Hidden Genetic Clues Challenging COVID-19’s Origins
TEHRAN (ANA)- A surprising new study suggests that COVID-19 may not have originated from bats or pangolins, but rather from a rare fusion of human diseases.
