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Genomic sequencing helps measure the speed of viral spread
Genomic sequencing helps measure the speed of viral spreadScience

Genomic sequencing helps measure the speed of viral spread

Understanding how quickly viruses spread through populations is essential for combating infectious disease outbreaks. A study led by Simon Dellicour of the University of Brussels…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskDecember 4, 2024 Full article
Deep-sea viruses reveal hidden roles in climate and ocean health
Deep-sea viruses reveal hidden roles in climate and ocean healthScience

Deep-sea viruses reveal hidden roles in climate and ocean health

Tiny yet influential, deep-sea viruses play a pivotal role in shaping the global ocean environment and the Earth's biogeochemical cycles. These understudied microbes, concentrated in…
SourceSourceDecember 2, 2024 Full article
Winners of Applied Microbiology International Horizon Awards 2024 announced
Winners of Applied Microbiology International Horizon Awards 2024 announcedNews

Winners of Applied Microbiology International Horizon Awards 2024 announced

Applied Microbiology International - The prizes, awarded by the learned society Applied Microbiology International (AMI), celebrate the brightest minds in the field and promote the…
SourceSourceNovember 13, 2024 Full article
Ancient viruses locked in glacier reveal clues about Earth’s climate history
Ancient viruses locked in glacier reveal clues about Earth’s climate historyScience

Ancient viruses locked in glacier reveal clues about Earth’s climate history

Study uncovers nearly 1,700 viral species in ice cores, linking viral evolution to past climate changes. A new study has unveiled the potential of ancient…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreAugust 27, 2024 Full article