bird-flu’s-surprising-heat-tolerance-has-scientists-worried

Researchers discovered why bird flu can survive temperatures that stop human flu in its tracks. A key gene, PB1, gives avian viruses the ability to replicate even at fever-level heat. Mice experiments confirmed that fever cripples human-origin flu but not avian strains, especially those with avian-like PB1. These findings highlightContinue Reading

what-next-for-ukraine-after-president-zelenskyy’s-top-aide-quits?

Chief-of-Staff Andriy Yermak resigns after anticorruption raid., Chief-of-Staff Andriy Yermak resigns after anticorruption raid. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s top aide resigned this week amid a growing corruption scandal. Andriy Yermak had been due to lead key talks with the US on the war with Russia this weekend. So, what doesContinue Reading