You, my friend, are what scientists call a "holobiont"- an organism made up of human cells and the multiplicity of ...

Human cytomegalovirus (HCMV ... similar types of mRNAs within their virions. Determining which viruses contain both DNA and RNA will affect classification of the herpesvirus family.

RNA is the molecule that reads the genetic information stored in DNA. It's critical for the proper ... better understand everything from the way viruses propagate to how memories form in the ...

The US just recorded the first death from severe bird flu. Experts say it's not too early, or unreasonable, to prepare for ...

We have all been told to avoid direct sunlight between 12 noon and 3 p.m., seek out shade and put on sunscreen and a hat.

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Learn how interbreeding with Neanderthals may have bolstered our immune systems.

The surprising paradigm shift could lead to much more protective sunscreens and effective skin treatments.

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New research reveals that sunburn’s acute effects, like inflammation and cell death, are triggered by RNA damage rather than ...

The common and important infectious viruses in pigs and poultry mainly include DNA and RNA viruses, which pose significant threats to both animal and human ...

Amid the outbreak of human metapneumovirus (HMPV0 virus) in China, countries worldwide have increased their surveillance. HMPV is a respiratory illness having flu like symptoms which mostly affects ...