Bacteria and viruses are often lumped together as germs, and they share many characteristics. They’re invisible to the human eye. They’re everywhere. And both can make us sick. Bacteria and viruses ...
When scientists sent bacteria-infecting viruses to the International Space Station, the microbes did not behave the same way ...
Understanding the differences between bacteria and viruses is crucial for recognizing how these microorganisms impact our ...
On the ISS, viruses can still infect bacteria, but the process slows and pushes both organisms to evolve along different ...
Scientists have infected bacteria with a virus aboard the International Space Station to see how they would interact in ...
Dear G.D.: Viral infections start by using a cell receptor to gain entry into the cell. This receptor depends on the virus; for example, SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID) uses the ACE2 receptor ...
Bacterial and viral acute sinus infections typically display similar symptoms. The duration of the infection can help determine if it is viral or bacterial. Many viruses, such as the ones that cause ...
Near-weightless conditions can mutate genes and alter the physical structures of bacteria and phages, disrupting their normal ...
In a new study, terrestrial bacteria-infecting viruses were still able to infect their E. coli hosts in near-weightless ...
Viruses that infect bacteria can still do their job in microgravity, but space changes the rules of the fight.
Q: I watched a show that described how a virus invades a cell and found it fascinating. What is the difference between a virus and a bacterial infection? – G.D. A: Viral infections start by using a ...