Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Scientists outline huge gaps in our surveillance of influenza viruses

The next pandemic that cascades through the human population could be caused by a new influenza virus strain concocted in animals, against which humans will have little to no immunity. That's the conclusion of Australian ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Breathtaking virus numbers show normal life still far away

South Africa on Saturday became one of the top five worst-hit countries in the coronavirus pandemic, as breathtaking new infection numbers around the world were a reminder that a return to normal life is still far from sight.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

What the latest coronavirus tells us about emerging new infections

Viruses are quick studies. They're prolific at adapting to new environments and infecting new hosts. As a result they are able to jump the species divide from animals to humans—as the new coronavirus in China is showing.

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