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gizmodo.comExperimental study finds high H5N1 and H5N5 viral loads in milk of infected sheep
A study published in Science Advances found that sheep can shed high levels of H5N1 and H5N5 influenza viruses in their milk. Lambs suckling from infected ewes can spread the virus to other udders. @ScienceMagazine reported the findings.
app.buzzsumo.comNew Coronavirus Found in Thai Bats May Be Able to Infect People
Researchers led by a University of Tokyo virologist identified a new coronavirus in bats in Thailand. The study found the virus may have the ability to infect humans. The discovery was reported on May 10, 2026.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewScientists Identify New Coronavirus in Thai Bats
A study led by a University of Tokyo virologist has identified a previously unknown coronavirus in bats in Thailand. The virus may have the potential to infect humans, according to the findings. @FirstSquawk reported the discovery.
news-medical.netStructural Study Reveals How Omicron Affects Antibody Access to Conserved S2′ Site in Spike Protein
A Nature study details how SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variants evade antibody 76E1 by steric hindrance in an early fusion intermediate conformation of the spike protein. Researchers found that minimizing antibody size reversed evasion mechanisms and boosted neutralizing activity against…
news.google.comScientists Isolate Antibodies From Vaccinated Blood as Potential Measles Treatment
Researchers isolated four potent antibodies from the blood of a vaccinated individual that blocked measles virus in laboratory tests. The United States eliminated measles in 2000 but faces outbreaks due to declining vaccination rates. The antibodies could offer post-exposure trea…
South China Morning PostChinese Study Finds Virus From Shrimp and Fish Can Infect Human Eyes
A study published in late March reports the first known case of a pathogen from aquatic animals infecting humans and causing eye disease. Researchers identified the virus in people who handle or consume raw shrimp and fish. The paper recommends protective measures such as wearing…
StatNancy Cox, Former CDC Influenza Division Leader, Dies at 77 from Glioblastoma
Nancy Cox, who led the CDC's influenza team for 22 years and contributed to global flu surveillance, died Thursday from glioblastoma. She was 77. Colleagues praised her role in pandemic preparedness and vaccine development.
Opabinia regalis / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)Study Reveals EBV Variant and Host Gene Interaction as Key Driver of Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Risk
Researchers identified a genetic interaction between a high-risk Epstein-Barr virus variant and specific host HLA alleles that significantly elevates nasopharyngeal carcinoma risk in southern China. The findings, published in Nature, highlight a dual-risk subgroup accounting for…
app.buzzsumo.comBrazilian Researcher Arrested for Allegedly Removing Virus Samples from Biosafety Lab
Brazil's federal police arrested a virologist at the State University of Campinas for allegedly taking virus samples from a high-security lab. The samples, including chikungunya and dengue, were recovered and deemed safe by authorities. The incident has raised questions in the vi…