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Duplicated Gene Helps Bats Survive “Arms Race” With Viruses
Duplicated Gene Helps Bats Survive “Arms Race” With Viruses
Bats are known for staying healthy even while harboring viral infections. Now, research sheds light on how their unusual immune system evolved.
Bats are known for staying healthy even while harboring viral infections. Now, research sheds light on how their unusual immune system evolved.
virus evolution, evolution
How the Omicron Subvariant BA.5 Became a Master of Disguise—and What It Means for the Current COVID-19 Surge
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Evolution of 1918 Flu Virus Traced from Century-Old Samples
Dan Robitzski | May 10, 2022 | 5 min read
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HIV-1 Genome Extracted from 1966 Tissue Sample
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Catching the Cold
Fred Adler | Feb 1, 2013 | 10 min read
Tracking the genetic diversity and evolution of rhinoviruses can lead to a better understanding of viral evolution, the common cold, and more dangerous infections.
The Plastic Genome
Beth Marie Mole | Dec 1, 2012 | 2 min read
The poxvirus stockpiles genes when it needs to adapt.