Remnants of ancient viral pandemics in the form of viral DNA sequences embedded in our genomes are still active in healthy people, according to new research my colleagues and I recently published.
This spring, a virulent strain of bird flu ripped through U.S. farms. The public hardly noticed. That we could ignore the disease shows just how little we’ve learned about the origin of new viruses.
Four health organizations, working closely together, spent almost $10 billion on responding to Covid across the world. But they lacked the scrutiny of governments, and fell short of their own goals, a POLITICO and WELT investigation found.
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Long COVID-19 and other chronic respiratory conditions after viral infections may stem from an overactive immune response in the lungs
The gene-editing technology has led to innovations in medicine, evolution and agriculture — and raised profound ethical questions about altering human DNA.
Future COVID-19 booster shots will likely need fresh formulations as new coronavirus variants of concern continue to emerge.
A new viral outbreak is testing whether the world has learned anything from COVID.
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