New Covid Variant To Hit Again? Bat Coronavirus Mutation Discovered In China; Raises Alarm About Another Pandemic
Chinese scientists have identified a new bat coronavirus, HKU5-CoV-2, capable of infecting humans—raising fresh concerns about potential future outbreaks.
New bat coronavirus in China shares traits with COVID-19 virus
The South China Morning Post reports that a new strain of coronavirus has been identified in bats in China. A team of researchers has indicated that it may spread in the same manner as the virus responsible for the multi-year pandemic beginning in late 2019 and early 2020.
Another bat virus discovered from China—Here’s what makes HKU5-CoV-2 different from COVID-19
A team of Chinese researchers has discovered a new bat coronavirus, HKU5-CoV-2, which has the potential to infect human cells. The virus, linked to the same family as MERS, was found to bind to human ACE2 receptors,
What Is HKU5-CoV-2? The New Coronavirus Discovered In Bats By Chinese Researchers
Chinese scientists have discovered a new coronavirus in bats called HKU5-CoV-2. It shares similarities with SARS-CoV-2 and can infect human cells. Researchers are investigating its potential to spill over to humans.
New Coronavirus HKU5-CoV-2 In Bats Can Infect Human Cells Just Like COVID-19
Researchers at the Wuhan Institute of Virology have detected a new coronavirus in bats that is capable of entering human cells using the exact same mechanism as SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
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The growing list of human viruses: Are we prepared for the next outbreak?
Researchers review the ever-growing list of human viruses, examining their diversity, transmission pathways, and the urgent ...
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Bird flu in the US is showing signs of adaptation to mammals
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has entered a concerning new phase, demonstrating its adaptability by spreading from ...
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Cosmic radiation from supernova altered virus evolution in Africa, study proposes
A new study led by recent undergraduate student Caitlyn Nojiri and co-authored by astronomy and astrophysics professor Enrico ...
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Why the flu virus is evolving faster than ever
The flu virus is changing in ways never seen before, increasing infections and raising concerns about vaccine effectiveness and public health risks.
You may have had bird flu and not even know it; here’s why that’s so concerning
Experts are concerned about the potential for undetected spread and mutation of the virus. While there is a test for H5N1, people without symptoms are unlikely to be tested. The CDC has reported ...
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F446L mutation in Lassa virus offers clues for new therapeutic approaches
Announcing a new article publication for Zoonoses journal. Lassa virus (LASV) glycoprotein complex (GPC) contains retained stable-signal peptide (SSP), glycoprotein 1 (GP1), and glycoprotein 2 (GP2).
Bird Flu Outbreak Continues to Spread
As egg prices continue to skyrocket due to the avian flu outbreak, egg farmers are having to invest millions of dollars in ...
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Scientists warn of increased mpox transmission
International researchers warn that the ongoing mpox outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has the potential to spread across borders more rapidly. The mpox virus has mutated, and the ...
Bird flu strain that just jumped to cows infects dairy worker in Nevada
A dairy worker in Nevada has been infected with a strain of H5N1 bird flu—genotype D1.1—that has newly spilled over to cows, ...
Cosmic radiation from supernova altered virus evolution in Africa, study suggests
Isolated by mountains along the East African Rift is Lake Tanganyika. More than 400 miles long, it is the continent's deepest ...