Viruses

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.

Researchers Uncover New Weapon against Antibiotic Resistance
TEHRAN (ANA)- Researchers at the University of Illinois have made complementary discoveries that enhance our understanding of bacterial immune systems and offer new strategies for combating antibiotic-resistant infections.

How Common Virus Could Trigger Alzheimer’s Disease
TEHRAN (ANA)- Researchers have linked herpes simplex virus-1 with Alzheimer’s disease, revealing a surprising potential viral trigger for the neurodegenerative condition.

Scientists Unveil Game-Changing Antiviral to Combat COVID, Ebola
TEHRAN (ANA)- Scientists have has pioneered antivirals targeting viral methyltransferases, offering a new strategy for treating RNA and DNA viruses.

Study: After 2 Years, 30% of Young Individuals Suffer of Long COVID
TEHRAN (ANA)- A new study led by UCL researchers reveals that most young individuals diagnosed with long Covid three months after a positive PCR test had fully recovered within 24 months.

New Pattern in Virus Transmission
TEHRAN (ANA)- A new pattern in virus transmission through synthetic biology techniques has been uncovered by a research team from the Chinese Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology (SIAT).

WHO: Vaccines Could Curb Antibiotic Use by 22%, Tackling AMR
TEHRAN (ANA)- A recent World Health Organization (WHO) report reveals that increasing vaccine utilisation could lead to a 22% reduction in global antibiotic use, amounting to 2.5 billion fewer defined daily doses each year.

Iran’s Razi Institute Produces 3.5 Billion Dozes of Vaccine Annually
TEHRAN (ANA)- Head of Iran’s Razi Vaccine and Serum Research Institute Ali Es'haqi announced the annual production of 3.5 billion doses of vaccine in this institute.

U.S. Researchers Develop Mouse Models Revealing COVID-19 Infection
TEHRAN (ANA)- U.S. researchers have developed six lines of humanized mice that can serve as valuable models for studying human cases of COVID-19, according to a newly published study.

Ancient Viruses Hidden in Your DNA Fuel Modern-Day Cancers
TEHRAN (ANA)- Endogenous retroviruses contribute to cancer development, and silencing them can make treatments more effective, offering a new target for cancer therapies.