Astrovirology: Viruses in space
Astrovirology: Viruses in space Have you ever wondered if viruses are blasted into space by asteroid impacts or volcanoes, whether viruses can survive in space or how we could detect alien viruses that might exist on Jupiter’s moons? If you’re curious about any of the...
Structural insights into better vaccines
Structural insights into better vaccines The invention of successful vaccines precedes our understanding of the immune response and virus biology. However, while many vaccines against highly pathogenic viruses have been available for a long time, developing vaccines...
Towards conquering the influenza virus
Towards conquering the influenza virus This week we walk through a relevant short editorial by Gail Teitzel entitled “The Moving Target of Flu” that highlights some interesting approaches to vaccine design and optimization. Annually, influenza virus...
Uncovering the virosphere
Uncovering the virosphere We know that viruses are everywhere and there are a lot of them. But how little we know about them is only now becoming clear. In particular, RNA viruses seem to have many surprises to offer. The reasons for this lack of knowledge, the recent...Page 26 of 29