Genetics

Epigenetic emergency switch improves defense against infections

During infections, the hematopoietic system switches from normal to emergency mode. This improves the defense against pathogens. Scientists at the German Cancer Research Center have now found an epigenetic switch in blood ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Novel virus discovered in Swiss ticks

The Alongshan virus was discovered in China only five years ago. Now researchers at the University of Zurich have found the novel virus for the first time in Swiss ticks. It appears to be at least as widespread as the tickborne ...

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