The H1N1 virus, commonly referred to as swine flu, has been a recurring health challenge sinceits emergence in the 2009 pandemic. Recently, an outbreak in Western Rajasthan, India,highlighted the persistent risks posed by this highly contagious pathogen. ...
Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV): A New Virus Alert in China
Introduction In the wake of the global health challenges brought by COVID-19, another virus has sparkedconcern—the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in China. While not entirely new, HMPV isgaining attention due to its increasing cases and resemblance to o ...
Zebrafish Protein Unlocks Dormant Genes for Heart Repair
Researchers from the Bakkers group at the Hubrecht Institute have successfully repaireddamaged mouse hearts using a protein from zebrafish. They discovered that the protein Hmga1plays a key role in heart regeneration in zebrafish. In mice, this protein w ...
New Nanocrystal Material: A Key Step Toward Faster, More Energy-EfficientComputing
Scientists, including an Oregon State University chemistry researcher, have taken a crucial steptoward next-generation optical computing and memory with the discovery of luminescentnanocrystals that can be quickly toggled from light to dark and back agai ...