A giant virus discovered in Japan is adding fuel to the provocative idea that viruses helped create complex life. Named ushikuvirus, it infects amoebae and shows unique traits that connect different ...

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New research from the Antiviral Gene Therapy Research Unit (AGTRU) at Wits University sheds light on how “viral mimics,” essentially non-lethal clones of highly infectious viruses that can be produced ...

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A newly discovered virus hiding inside common gut bacteria may be linked to colorectal cancer, according to new research. Scientists in Denmark found that colorectal cancer patients were about twice ...

10:21, Thu, Feb 19, 2026 Updated: 10:30, Thu, Feb 19, 2026 Health authorities have issued a new alert as cases of a nasty illness remain "high" across England. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) ...

Lab–grown life has taken a major leap forward as scientists use AI to create a new virus that has never been seen before. The virus, dubbed Evo–Φ2147, was created by scientists from scratch using new ...

Advocates say alligator farming has turned the demand for boots and bags into a boost for a species often seen as scary, bothersome or good only for their leathery skins. Alligators were once in ...

"It takes a little more suspension of disbelief to enjoy science fiction and fantasy." Now the self-proclaimed science geek has revisited his best-selling mix of physics, maths, chemistry and ...

Health chiefs have issued a renewed alert as cases of a nasty virus remain "high" across England. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) confirmed today that while norovirus activity has levelled off ...