The virus of the month: Rhinovirus

by Virology Research Services | Feb 2, 2022 | Virus of the Month, VRS Blog

Listen to this blog article   Globally, Human Rhinovirus (HRV) infections are the main cause of what we refer to as the common cold. HRV infections make up around one-half to two-thirds of common colds and are mostly seasonal, with infections peaking during the...

The virus of the month: Vaccinia virus

by Virology Research Services | Jan 14, 2022 | Virus of the Month, VRS Blog

Listen to this blog article Smallpox virus (variola virus) is among the world’s most infamous viruses. At school, we all learn how the deadly smallpox virus was eliminated through vaccination. If you’d forgotten that particular biology lesson, perhaps you’ve seen Bill...

How to test if a material is antiviral: ISO21702

by Virology Research Services | Mar 15, 2021 | VRS Blog

Contaminated surfaces and materials can be an important route for virus spread. During the COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve become accustomed to regularly wiping down any regularly touched surface. There is also growing demand for next-generation antiviral surfaces able to...

Anti-bacterial but not antiviral? Anti-bacterial agents don’t always work against viruses

by Virology Research Services | Mar 5, 2021 | VRS Blog

 Viruses can spread via surfaces The current coronavirus pandemic has caused an increased demand for anti-microbial treatments that can keep surfaces clean, not only in health care settings but also in our homes and public spaces. The role that surfaces play in the...

Human coronaviruses: A brief history to understand the present

by Virology Research Services | Mar 30, 2020 | VRS Blog

“If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles.” (Sun Tzu, The Art of War) Did you know there are seven human coronaviruses? Humans Coronaviruses discovered in the 1960s Human coronaviruses (CoVs) were unknown to science...