Cases of rare but dangerous Powassan tick virus rising in US
A rare but dangerous tick-borne virus called Powassan is appearing more often across the United States, and experts say warmer weather may be helping it spread.
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Viruses: News and Research on Positive-Strand RNA Viruses
MeSH tree: B04.820.578
Mouse model supports long-held belief that viruses can trigger Parkinson's disease
Scientists usually use animal models when studying Parkinson's disease because these models mimic the disease well. They are limited, however, because they require either gene modifications or the injection of toxicants, ...
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What's the buzz about mosquitoes this year?
With mosquito populations peaking well above the 10-year average in Saskatchewan and double last year's count at this time, the buzz across Saskatchewan is how bad it will get, and what we can do to help enjoy our time outside.
Jun 29, 2026
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Significant association identified between hepatitis C, overactive bladder
There is a significant association between hepatitis C virus (HCV) and overactive bladder (OAB), according to a study published online May 29 in BMC Urology.
Jun 25, 2026
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AI-aided 'master key' vaccine may block entire virus families, not single strains
Known by acronyms that need no explanation, viruses like COVID, SARS and Ebola conjure images of medics in protective suits and spark fear in populations worldwide.
Jun 25, 2026
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Gut-homing antibodies help protect against norovirus, paving path for new vaccines, therapies
As the leading cause of viral gastroenteritis worldwide, norovirus is an all too familiar ailment. Its telltale digestive upset—not to mention its reputation for being notoriously contagious—has earned it the nicknames "winter ...
Jun 24, 2026
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Protective human antibodies target West Nile and related viruses
West Nile virus (WNV) is transmitted by mosquitoes and is increasingly relevant for Europe and worldwide. It can cause severe brain infection and death, yet there is no specific antiviral treatment or approved human vaccine. ...
Jun 22, 2026
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Single amino acid change may help viruses jump from bat to human
Most pandemics start when a pathogen spreads from animals to humans. It's a leading explanation for the COVID-19 pandemic: The SARS-CoV-2 virus, which causes COVID-19, is a cousin of coronaviruses that live in bats.
Jun 21, 2026
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SARS and MERS trigger immune brake that shuts down antiviral defenses, study finds
Researchers from Trinity have discovered how two deadly coronaviruses (SARS1 and MERS) outsmart one of our most important antiviral defenses by shutting down parts of the immune system. The findings help explain why certain ...
Jun 18, 2026
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World's first AI‑designed vaccine explained
Researchers at the University of Cambridge have developed what they describe as a fundamentally new type of vaccine using artificial intelligence (AI). The vaccine's key component was designed entirely by AI and has now been ...
Jun 9, 2026
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