Quails could be the unknown reservoir of Tuscany and Sicilian viruses
Quails could be the unknown reservoir of the Toscana virus (TOSV) and the Sandfly Fever Sicilian virus (SFSV), mosquito-borne pathogens that can infect domestic animals and also cause disease in humans. This conclusion is drawn from a study published.....»»
Indians urged to report growing WhatsApp spam calls
Many users have been complaining about receiving calls from unknown international numbers......»»
This clever browser extension could banish viruses for good
Staying safe online can sometimes be a hassle, but a new browser extension could protect you from malware without interrupting your day or slowing things down......»»
Twitter handles to be made available for reuse, as inactive accounts purged
Elon Musk has announced a purge of inactive accounts, saying that unused Twitter handles will be made available for reuse. As is generally the case, the details are as yet unknown (including to Musk, probably) … more… The post Twitter handles.....»»
Viruses could reshuffle the carbon cycle in a warming world
Microbes play important roles in ecosystems, and these roles are changing with global warming. Scientists also now know that most types of microbes are infected by viruses, but they know relatively little about how these viral infections could change.....»»
Gene editing makes bacteria-killing viruses even more deadly
The viruses are engineered to damage essential E coli. genes. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Broad-spectrum antibiotics are akin to nuclear bombs, obliterating every prokaryote they meet. They're effective at eliminating.....»»
Reconstructing ancient bacterial genomes can revive previously unknown molecules, a potential source for new antibiotics
Microorganisms—in particular bacteria—are skillful chemists that can produce an impressive diversity of chemical compounds known as natural products. These metabolites provide the microbes major evolutionary advantages, such as allowing them to i.....»»
Thousands of unknown viruses discovered in baby poo—and that’s not bad news
Around 90% of viruses found in Danish diapers were bacteria killers. Enlarge (credit: LSOphoto via Getty) An international team of scientists who spent five years studying the poo of 647 Danish babies found something ast.....»»
AirPods, AirPods Pro, AirPods Max updated with new firmware
Apple released a new firmware update for the AirPods lineup with unknown bug fixes and other improvements.New firmware for AirPods has been releasedThe update is designated to be for most of the current AirPods lineup, including the AirPods 3, first-.....»»
Scientists present evidence for a billion-years arms race between viruses and their hosts
Researchers have proposed a new evolutionary model for the origin of a kingdom of viruses called Bamfordvirae, suggesting a billion-years evolutionary arms race between two groups within this kingdom and their hosts......»»
Hijacking strategy mapped for hundreds of viruses
One strategy that viruses use to take over a host cell is to mimic small parts of the cell's proteins called motifs. In a new study coordinated from Uppsala University, researchers have used a new method and doubled the available information on how v.....»»
Mac: How to scan for malware and remove it with free and paid tools
Macs are more protected from malicious software like viruses, Trojans, adware, etc. than Windows and Linux. However, they aren’t immune, and more and more malware is being designed specifically for Mac. Whether you just want to do a checkup or thi.....»»
This Gmail Trick Will Help You Manage Subscriptions And Spam Messages
Gmail has a fairly unknown switch that gives you better control over unwanted messages. Here is the Gmail trick that will help you manage spam messages. Gmail has a.....»»
New viruses related to both giant viruses and herpesviruses
Metagenomic data from Tara Oceans on marine plankton has enabled the discovery of a major group of DNA viruses found abundantly from the equator to the poles: mirusviruses. These viruses play a role in regulating plankton by infecting a considerable.....»»
Pulling the plug on viral infections: CRISPR isn"t just about cutting
CRISPR claimed scientific fame for its ability to quickly and accurately edit genes. But, at the core, CRISPR systems are immune systems that help bacteria protect themselves from viruses by targeting and destroying viral DNA and RNA. A new study pub.....»»
Researchers use AI to explore potential zoonotic diseases
The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the importance of closely monitoring viruses that could infect humans. In the early stages of the pandemic, Timothée Poisot and his colleagues were already developing an algorithm for predicting mammal-virus interac.....»»
Previously unknown exoplanet discovered using machine learning
Researchers used a machine learning model to search for exoplanets with protoplanetary disks, and found one that had previously been missed......»»
Deep Instinct partners with eSentire to protect customers from unknown and zero-day attacks
Deep Instinct announced a new partnership with eSentire to protect eSentire customers from unknown and zero-day attacks. As ransomware and data exfiltration become more prevalent and damaging to businesses, the need for proactive cybersecurity has ne.....»»
Link between herpesviruses and giant viruses no longer missing
Don’t be alarmed: They only infect plankton. Enlarge / Electron micrograph of herpesviruses. (credit: Callista Images) Double-stranded DNA viruses come in two main flavors, classified by their shapes. One contains larg.....»»
Researchers describe mechanisms that could prevent infections with the influenza A and Ebola viruses
Viruses like influenza A and Ebola invade human cells in a number of steps. In an interdisciplinary approach, research teams from Heidelberg University and Heidelberg University Hospital investigated the final stages of viral penetration using electr.....»»
Mixotrophic microorganisms in the deep sea regulate energy balance
A team of international researchers led by Federico Baltar of the University of Vienna and José M González of the University of La Laguna has identified a previously unknown group of bacteria, called UBA868, as key players in the energy cycle of th.....»»