DEAR DR. ROACH: 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. ANSWER: Viral infections ...
The much-needed relief from the rains is here, aka the monsoon season. However, it comes with its own share of negatives – in terms of your health. You may be falling sick with a sore throat, cold and ...
As a general rule, most people want to avoid viruses, which are at the root of illnesses like colds, the flu, chickenpox and many a stomach bug. But what about a virus that doesn’t make people sick — ...
Getting sick is always uncomfortable and inconvenient. The good news is that you can prevent many common types of illness. Critical role of vaccines in general health Vaccines can help control and ...
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Pseudomonas bacteria infected by different mutations of a jumbo phage. The dot in the middle is the shield created by the phage to protect its DNA after it has infected the bacterial cell. Image by ...