Human metapneumovirus is basically a common cold that any person can catch, but it is most common in kids under 5. A study shows that even though HMPV was discovered in 2001, it has been in circulation amongst humans for about 50 years. Professor Dr Ron Fouchier from ErasmusMC in Rotterdam, The Netherlands, discovered that [...]
Entries from November 30th, 2008
Study Suggests a Common Cold Virus Came From Birds About 200 Years Ago
November 30th, 2008 · 3 Comments · Biology
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DNA-based Vaccine Against West Nile Virus Effective Even After Onset Of Disease
November 30th, 2008 · 2 Comments · Biology
A fatal disease called the West Nile Virus is believed to have a very effective vaccine. This virus has spread all over North America in less than ten years, and killed more than 400 people just in the United States. But now, scientists believe they have a cure. “In this type of vaccine, DNA molecules [...]
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American Bison
November 30th, 2008 · 2 Comments · Biology
The Americna Bison is a symbol of the American West. That’s what a survey said about this great beast. People are trying to reintroduce the bison back into the wild as Americas’ most important animal. They once were counted in the millions but were almost wiped out due to expansion westward. Experts hope to restore [...]
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Scientists Look Down Instead of Up, For Signs of Global Warming
November 30th, 2008 · 2 Comments · Biology, Chemistry
When it comes to global warming, most people have been looking at the ozone and the sky for signs of damage and destruction. It hasn’t been until now that they looked down instead of up, and examined the ground beneath us for signs of global warming. Scientists discovered that global warming changes the molecular structure [...]
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