Zombie Apocalypse In the NewsThere Is No ‘Zombie Virus’ – Just a Dormant Virus That’s Been Revived Media reports about a ‘zombie’ virus deliberately misstate facts. What are the public health implications of misleading information? By Rohitha Naraharisetty
Unlikely AllyGiant Viruses Could Be the Key to Fighting Antibiotic Resistance, Suggests Research As antibiotic-resistant bacteria becomes one of the biggest health emergencies globally, viruses have emerged as an unlikely ally in fighting the superbugs. By Rohitha Naraharisetty
"Graveyard of Viruses"Mammals Inherit Viral Fragments From Ancestors That Protect Them From Infections: Study This DNA uses the viruses to its own benefit and immunizes mammals against other viruses in plants and invertebrates. By Devrupa Rakshit
Always A Silver LiningPandemic Curbed the Expected Spread of a Mysterious, Paralyzing Viral Disease in Children Acute flaccid myelitis has been on the rise in recent years, but the social isolation related to Covid19 prevented another outbreak. By Aditi Murti
Two Sides Same CoinResearch Is Revealing How the Immune System Responds To Viruses Differently in Men, Women A growing collection of studies is helping to explain why Covid19 affects men more severely. By Liesl Goecker