Virus articles
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Potentially deadly mozzie-borne virus spreads in WA
People have been warned to protect themselves from bites and to go to a doctor if they develop symptoms.
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Travel-related dengue virus case reported on Oahu
HONOLULU (KHON2) -- The first travel-related dengue virus case of 2024 has been reported to the Department of Health. According to the DOH, the person traveled to a region where dengue is commonly known to be spread. The virus is spread from "infected person to mosquito to person" and those who contract it may experience []
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Key protein regulates immune response to viruses in mammal cells
Researchers have revealed the regulatory mechanism of a specific protein that plays a key role in balancing the immune response triggered by viral infections in mammal cells. These findings could help drive the development of antiviral therapies and nucleic acid medicines to treat genetic disorders. The research is published in the journal Nucleic Acids Research.