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The plant virus that trains your immune system to kill cancer

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

A virus from humble black-eyed peas is showing extraordinary promise in the fight against cancer. Unlike other plant viruses, the cowpea mosaic virus (CPMV) can awaken the human immune system and transform it into a cancer-fighting powerhouse, without infecting human cells.

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Nanorobot hand made of DNA grabs viruses for diagnostics and blocks cell entry

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A tiny, four-fingered 'hand' folded from a single piece of DNA can pick up the virus that causes COVID-19 for highly sensitive rapid detection and can even block viral particles from entering cells to infect them, researchers report.

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Deafness reversed: Single injection brings hearing back within weeks

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Researchers used a virus to deliver a healthy copy of the OTOF gene into the inner ear, improving auditory function across all ten participants in the study. A cutting-edge gene therapy has significantly restored hearing in children and adults with congenital deafness, showing dramatic results just one month after a single injection.

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Scientists just resurrected the 1918 “Spanish Flu” virus—here’s what they found

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Scientists in Switzerland have cracked open a century-old viral mystery by decoding the genome of the 1918 influenza virus from a preserved Zurich patient. This ancient RNA revealed that the virus had already adapted to humans at the very start of the pandemic, carrying mutations that made it both more infectious and more immune-resistant.

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Teen bats are spawning new viruses—here’s why scientists are paying close attention

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By analyzing thousands of samples over three years, scientists discovered that juvenile bats frequently host multiple coronaviruses simultaneously—offering a real-time window into how new strains might arise.

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New Antibody Shot, Enflonsia, Could Help Protect Babies From RSV

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THURSDAY, June 12, 2025 — A newly approved shot could soon help protect babies from respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), the top cause of hospitalization in U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a monoclonal.

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Scientists just discovered a secret code hidden in your DNA

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

A new international study reveals that ancient viral DNA buried in our genes plays an active role in controlling how other genes are turned on or off, especially during early human development. These sequences, originally from long-extinct viruses, have evolved to act like tiny genetic switches.

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