An international team of scientists analysed the ongoing colonization by two retroviruses of the germline of koalas and ...

An international team of scientists has analyzed the ongoing colonization by two retroviruses of the germline of koalas and ...

We’re all mostly human. 8% of your genome comes from viruses. In A Nutshell Scientists captured the first detailed images of ...

Mohamad Ali Najia, PhD, bioengineer and stem cell biologist, has been awarded a fellowship for early career scientists to research how the legacy of humans’ ancient battles with viruses may play a ...

Our ancient past isn't always buried history. When it comes to our DNA, nearly 9% of the human genome is made up of leftover genetic material from ancient viruses (called endogenous retroviruses or ...

Figure 1: Retrovirus particle structure (IMAGE CREATED WITH BIORENDER). Viral clearance is an essential step toward ensuring the safety of biopharmaceutical drugs, including monoclonal antibodies ...

Koalas face two pressures that often strike at once: a virus that lingers in their blood and a bacterial infection that can leave them blind or sterile. A recent study followed 67 koalas in Queensland ...

Our genomes are peppered with DNA segments called retrotransposons that can move from place to place. When unleashed, some can kill nerves and promote inflammation — a discovery that may inspire ...

ABSTRACT: Human T-cell leukemia/lymphoma virus type I (HTLV-I) is a pathogenic retrovirus, and cytotoxic T lymphocytes (CTLs) or specific CD8+ cytotoxic T lymphocytes are considered crucial factors in ...