The wasps that turn viruses into weapons will help us turn them into cures
Parasitic wasps have domesticated lethal viruses into biological weapons to defend their larvae. An extraordinary example of coevolution.
Incredible: viruses transformed into “mini power plants”
Innovative research: bioengineered viruses become electrical sources, generating energy through heat. New frontiers in sustainability are opening up.
Zoonoses, scientists' alarm: worrying growth by 2050
From 1963 to 2019, zoonotic virus outbreaks increased by 4,98% per year, with deaths growing exponentially. Scientists are sounding the alarm: there is a risk of more pandemics in the future.
Scientists discover the first life form that feeds on viruses
Viruses have a new enemy: an incredible protozoan who is fond of them, and will totally change our view of the carbon cycle
G4, a variant of swine flu, can trigger a new pandemic
A new study shows the rapid growth of G4, a variant of swine flu that could cause a new pandemic to pass to humans.
Japanese team creates viruses that has the potential to fight cancer
Properly engineered adenoviruses can fight cancer by killing cancer cells. Important results of a Japanese research.
Coronavirus in China, doctors want to cut Wuhan out of the world
Coronavirus in China is at risk of overflowing, and after the first infections and deaths it is everywhere hunting for precautions to be taken
Watch out for Cutlet Maker, the malware that makes ATM spit money
A malware called Cutlet Maker drives ATMs crazy by making them get all the money they have. It looks like the plot of a film, and instead.
Computers, 2017 begins with viruses and attacks
New year, but old life for computers: 2017 began in the wake of ...
