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Scientists have identified dozens of human proteins that SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, depends on to replicate ...

The University of Minnesota is stepping up efforts to identify biological threats that could trigger an epidemic, launching ...

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WHO director Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says all hypotheses are on the table, as the organisation works to reinforce ...

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A 25-year-old local scientist captured rare footage showing how one of the world’s deadliest viruses could jump from bats to ...