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A novel coronavirus is a new strain of coronavirus that has not been previously identified in humans. As of this writing, there have been over seven million cases of the virus worldwide, resulting in over 400,000 deaths. The virus is believed to have originated in Wuhan, China, in late December of 2019 and has since spread to nearly every country in the world, with the United States being the hardest hit. As the virus continues to spread, there have been numerous news articles and videos discussing the virus and its effects. 1. WHO: Coronavirus – What We Know So Far This article from the World Health Organization provides an overview of all the information that is currently known about the novel coronavirus. It covers the symptoms, transmission, prevention, and treatment of the virus. It also provides information on how to protect yourself, the latest updates on the virus, and what is being done to contain it. 2. Coronavirus: A Visual Timeline This article from the Washington Post provides a timeline of the novel coronavirus, from its initial appearance in Wuhan to its spread around the world. It includes a timeline of key events, such as the first case, the first
Global Virus Network urges action to prevent H5N1 pandemic
Today, the Global Virus Network (GVN), representing eminent human and animal virologists from 80+ Centers of Excellence and Affiliates in 40+ countries, published a comprehensive analysis and call-to-action in The Lancet Regional Health-Americas on the North American avian influenza virus, or H5N1, outbreak. The GVN calls on world governments to address the threat of H5N1 avian influenza by enhancing surveillance, implementing biosecurity measures, and preparing for potential human-to-human transmission.
Rhizosphere viruses - just how powerful are they in mediating microbial arsenic metabolism? | Research Communities by Springer Nature
Rhizosphere viruses mediate arsenic (As) biogeochemistry by promoting lysogeny in As-oxidizing microbes. Metagenomics, metabolic modeling, and in vitro experiments estimate rhizosphere lysogenic viruses contribute to up to 25% of microbial As oxidation.
Evolutionary rescue: Microbes under environmental stress may sacrifice cooperation for self-sufficiency
Microorganisms—defined as very small living beings, invisible to the naked eye, comprising bacteria, fungi, viruses or others—naturally compete and cooperate in nature for survival. What does the "environmental stress" to which they are subjected due to global changes, such as global warming, sea level rise or air pollution, affect them and to what extent?
The Story Behind "Aptamer Nanotechnology Bolsters COVID-19 Therapeutic Strategies" | Research Communities by Springer Nature
This research provides a comprehensive review of aptamer-based strategies that target SARS-CoV-2, offering a promising avenue for blocking the virus. Behind this groundbreaking paper lies a tale of collaboration across borders, and a quest for the most comprehensive aptamer summary ever compiled.
Bat virus evolution suggests wildlife trade sparked COVID-19 virus emergence in humans
The ancestor of the virus that causes COVID-19 left its point of origin in Western China or Northern Laos just several years before the disease first emerged in humans up to 2,700 kilometers away in Central China, according to a new study by University of California San Diego School of Medicine researchers and their colleagues.
What makes H5N1 a pandemic risk and how can we stop it?
A new PEARLS article in PLoS Pathogens reviews the rapid evolution and pandemic potential of emerging influenza A viruses, with a focus on H5N1. It highlights scientific advances and future strategies to outpace the virus, from next-generation vaccines to AI-driven antiviral discovery.
Experts explain how H5 avian influenza adapts to infect more animals
The Gs/Gd lineage of highly pathogenic H5 avian influenza viruses—including H5N1—has rapidly evolved, spreading globally and infecting a growing range of birds, mammals, and occasionally humans. This review highlights the expanding risks, the challenges of cross-species transmission, and urgent needs for surveillance, vaccination, and a unified One Health response.