A new study is shedding light on the surprising survival strategy of mosquito-borne viruses. Researchers found evidence suggesting that some of these viruses may persist within their hosts for extended periods by avoiding severe damage that could kill the infected organism.


Why Do Viruses Not Kill Mosquitoes That Transmit Them?

The Queensland government on Monday (Dec 9) announced that hundreds of vials containing deadly live virus samples have been lost by a laboratory. Australia’s public health department, Queensland Health, has been instructed by the government to launch an investigation into what has been called a "major historical breach of biosecurity protocols," as per the media statement.

Hundreds of vials of deadly virus go missing from Australian lab in ‘major biosecurity breach'

The Himalayas are hiding nearly 1,700 ancient virus species, a new study has found. According to a paper published in the journal Nature Geoscience, around three-quarters of these viruses were previously unknown to science.

Nearly 1,700 ancient viruses spanning 41,000 years found in Himalayas

To unravel the mysteries of Antarctica, researchers from Arizona State University have unearthed a major discovery where they found the presence of 13 previously unknown papillomaviruses carried by Antarctic seals.

Mysteries of Antarctic: Researchers find 13 new papillomaviruses in seals

Viruses were always a thing of fascination. The normally 'dead' microbes appear instantly to be 'living' when they find a host cell to attack. Even a casual reader of the news knows a bit about viruses.

Scientists find some 'gigantic' viruses in soil samples

Researchers have found what may be the first-ever “virovore” or an organism which eats viruses. The study was published last week, in the PNAS journal by scientists at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in the United States, which found two plankton organisms named Halteria and Paramecium, can not only feed on viruses but also thrive by consuming them.

‘Virovore’: Scientists discover an organism that eats viruses

What image does the name 'woolly mammoth' bring to your mind? Huge, majestic creatures with giant tusks walking an Earth yet untouched by modern humans. They last walked that walk a million years back and since then the majestic animals have lain silent and mostly undisturbed in their permafrost graves.

Russian researchers attempt to 're-awaken' ancient viruses that killed giant woolly mammoths

Viruses can remain alive in fresh water for around three days by hitchhiking on plastics, said researchers. The viruses, which cause diarrhoea or stomach upsets, were found to be able to survive in water by attaching with microplastics, the experts said.

Viruses can stay alive in fresh water for three days by attaching to microplastics, says study

Which are the deadliest viruses of 21st century?

Next pandemic may be caused by insect-borne pathogens, as per the World Health Organization. They seem to be posing a great risk, a Daily Mail report said. Arboviruses, such as yellow fever, Zika, Chikungunya and dengue, are pathogens spread by arthropods like mosquitoes and ticks.

Insect-borne viruses may trigger next pandemic, warn health experts   

In the Arctic in Sweden's far north, about 10 kilometres, east of the tiny town of Abisko, global warming is happening three times faster than in the rest of the world.

Studying permafrost: Thaw could release bacteria and viruses; scientists alarmed

In the summer of 2020, half a year into the coronavirus pandemic, scientists traveled into the forests of northern Laos to catch bats that might harbor close cousins of the pathogen.

Newly discovered bat viruses give hints to Covid’s origins

Search for alien life has a bit of excitement and glamour associated with it. Movies and other forms of popular media have fuelled the frenzy. So much so that in an event of an alien attack on Earth, many of us would go "Cool!

Searching for alien life? Beware of viruses!

China on Saturday reported the first human infection and death caused by "Monkey B Virus". According to the journal "China CDC Weekly", a veterinary surgeon caught the virus after dissecting two dead monkeys in March.

China reports first 'Monkey B Virus' death. How does it spread? What are its symptoms?

The infectivity of the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus has been surprising the scientific world as the COVID-19 epidemic has proceeded. While the virus mostly affects the lungs, it has been discovered to infect other organs as well.

COVID-19 can infect, replicate in salivary gland cells; serve as reservoirs for viruses

Why scientists are concerned about virus leaks at biolabs

Barie Carmichael lost her sense of taste and smell while traveling in Europe. She remembers keeping a dinner date at a Michelin-starred restaurant but tasting nothing.

Can Covid research help solve the mysteries of other viruses?

Marise Payne, Australia's Foreign Minister today said that 243 of their citizens were evacuated from Wuhan in a government aircraft. Wuhan is the epicentre of the mysterious SARS-like virus which has already killed 361 people worldwide, with the number of cases rising everyday.

Australia evacuates 200 people from Wuhan, the epicentre of coronavirus outbreak in China

Acute Encephalitis Syndrome kills over 50 children in Bihar. Bihar has been battling 'AES' for 25 years. 'AES' can be caused by Bacteria, Fungi, & Viruses. UP was also hitted hard by 'AES' in 2017. Watch this video to know more.

India Watch: 'Acute Encephalitis Syndrome' Breakout

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