Potato mop-top virus detected in Victoria for first time, industry says
Potato seeds found in cold storage in Victoria have tested positive for the exotic mop-top virus. The Australian…
Potato mop-top virus ‘impossible’ to eradicate, Biosecurity Tasmania says as ninth incursion detected
Potato mop-top virus is here to stay and its source is unlikely to ever be discovered, Biosecurity Tasmania…
Philippines unveils new technologies to detect and manage African Swine Fever
Three new technologies to detect and manage African Swine Fever have been unveiled in the Philippines amid ongoing…
Antibody cocktail could change the way the world fights influenza
An unusual therapy developed at The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) could change the way the world fights influenza, one…
Breakthrough reveals how viruses efficiently pack genetic material
Researchers at San Diego State University and Michigan State University are shedding new light on how viruses meticulously…
AI model predicts flu vaccine strains more accurately than WHO
A new study shows that artificial intelligence can beat traditional methods in picking flu vaccine strains, offering a…
The HBsAg/HBV DNA ratio’s potential for predicting disease progression
Patients with chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection in the immune-tolerant phase may still experience hepatic inflammation and…
Virus inside the fungus drives deadly fungal infections
Researchers have discovered that a virus living inside the fungus Aspergillus fumigatus significantly boosts the fungus’s ability to…
New study shows Dengue fever spreading north as climate changes
Most people recover from Dengue fever, which is caused by a virus transmitted from the Asian tiger mosquito,…
New strategies to tackle resistant foodborne pathogens
Researchers show how advanced sequencing and natural compounds are shaping the ongoing fight against deadly foodborne diseases, from…
How a Réunion Island outbreak sparked France’s record chikungunya season
A surge of imported cases from Réunion Island triggered France’s earliest chikungunya season ever, testing the limits of…
It’s almost flu season. Should you still get a shot, and will insurance cover it?
For parents of school-aged children, the fall to-do list can seem ever-growing. Buy school supplies. Fill out endless…