Hidden players: the bacteria-killing viruses of the gut microbiome
The gut microbiome includes a largely unexplored realm of viruses called bacteriophages, which significantly influence gut ecology and human health.
Tons of Viruses Live in Your Toothbrush and Showerhead
Bathroom items like toothbrushes and showerheads host diverse viruses, mainly phages, which could enhance our understanding of microbiology and antimicrobial development.
Hundreds of viruses live on showerheads and toothbrushes DW 10/10/2024
Diverse communities of viruses, including beneficial bacteriophages, inhabit household showerheads and toothbrushes, highlighting untapped biodiversity that can inform our understanding of living environments.
Hidden players: the bacteria-killing viruses of the gut microbiome
The gut microbiome includes a largely unexplored realm of viruses called bacteriophages, which significantly influence gut ecology and human health.
Tons of Viruses Live in Your Toothbrush and Showerhead
Bathroom items like toothbrushes and showerheads host diverse viruses, mainly phages, which could enhance our understanding of microbiology and antimicrobial development.
Hundreds of viruses live on showerheads and toothbrushes DW 10/10/2024
Diverse communities of viruses, including beneficial bacteriophages, inhabit household showerheads and toothbrushes, highlighting untapped biodiversity that can inform our understanding of living environments.
Scientists Discover Ancient Viruses Frozen in Glacier
The discovery of over 1,700 dormant viruses in the Guliya Glacier links climate change to ancient viral communities. Most viruses are previously unknown.
The two areas of your bathroom that are 'teeming' with viruses
Showerheads and toothbrushes contain numerous unique viruses, prompting a reevaluation of bathroom hygiene.
Scientists Discover Ancient Viruses Frozen in Glacier
The discovery of over 1,700 dormant viruses in the Guliya Glacier links climate change to ancient viral communities. Most viruses are previously unknown.
The two areas of your bathroom that are 'teeming' with viruses
Showerheads and toothbrushes contain numerous unique viruses, prompting a reevaluation of bathroom hygiene.
Fears fresh pandemic outbreak could spark in China's fur farms
Fur farms in China host viruses that could lead to a new pandemic, with experts urging for the industry to be shut down.
Scientists discover potential secret to reversing aging
Ancient viral DNA in the human genome may help predict aging and could lead to new treatments for age-related conditions.
Why Scientists Are Frantically Trying To Document Millions of Viral Sequences Around the World
Viruses in microbial ecosystems are diverse and constantly evolving, challenging scientists to understand their impact fully.
From a surprising long COVID theory to a new cow flu: Our 5 top 'viral' posts in 2023
Viruses like SARS-CoV-2 are still a threat even though the pandemic state of emergency is over.
Scientists are studying the gut as a potential origin for long COVID symptoms like brain fog.
Giant Viruses Discovered in Arctic Ice Could Slow Sea-Level Rise
Viruses on Greenland's ice sheet may be slowing climate change effects by infecting algae, limiting colored snow blooms that accelerate ice melt and sea level rise.
To kill the competition, bacteria throw pieces of dead viruses at them
Viruses (phages) have been utilized to attack bacteria for centuries; bacteria have weaponized disabled virus pieces to kill competitors, contributing to biodiversity and defense mechanisms.