In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* preprint server, researchers determine the nucleic acid content of several types of viruses in samples collected from wastewater treatment plants in an attempt ...

Viruses in human-made environments cause public health concerns, but they are generally less studied than bacteria. A recent study led by environmental scientists provided the first evidence of ...

Hundreds of viruses that infect bacteria have been found on toothbrushes and showerheads. This isn’t something to be worried about, though, because the viruses aren’t harmful to humans and studying ...