Archive for the Virology Articles

Here’s how hepatitis C virus evades the body’s cell defences

November 3 : University of Birmingham researchers have discovered that the

Fine-tuning lasers may help zap blood-borne diseases like AIDS

November 2 : Physicists in Arizona State University have devised a novel laser technique to destroy bacteria and viruses implicated in blood-borne diseases like AIDS, without damaging

Traumatic life events may speed progression of HIV, early death

Nov 2 : A new study has revealed that traumatic life events, such as physical or sexual abuse play a role in the progression of HIV.

Bird flu virus may pass from mother to foetus

Oct 27 : A Chinese study has found that pregnant women infected with the H5N1 bird-flu virus can pass the deadly disease to their unborn babies.

Now, a super-sensitive test that catches cancer virus early

October 25 : A team of researchers at Iowa State University, Ames, has devised a way to spot DNA from a single particle of human papilloma virus (HPV), which can cause cervical cancer.

Viruses may be behind obesity in humans

Oct 24 : The reason behind obesity is not just limited to poor eating habits and a less active lifestyle, for viruses may also play in making people obese, an expert has suggested.

Viruses may be behind initial emergence of cancer

Oct 24 : A news study at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine has revealed that viruses might contribute to cancer by causing excessive death to normal cells while promoting

Rapid spread of influenza linked to winter conditions

Oct 19 : A new study has revealed that the rapid spread of influenza is associated with low temperatures and relative humidities.

Scientists track genetic journey of HIV from birth to death

October 17 : Scientists at the University of Florida have for the first time shown how HIV

A simple hand wash can help halt respiratory virus spread

Oct 17 : A simple hand wash with normal soap and water is an effective ways of containing respiratory virus epidemics, a Cochrane Review has found.