Scientists have long known that a significant portion of the human genome is made up of the remnants of ancient viruses; these sequences ... | Cell And Molecular Biology ...

HARTFORD - Mosquitoes have tested positive for West Nile Virus in area towns, according to a Department of Public Health press release. The mosquitoes were found in Cheshire, Killingworth, Meriden, ...

Preparing food and washing clothes at 140 degrees Fahrenheit or above can kill most germs. Here's what you need to know.

According to a new study from Stanford University, the influenza virus can remain infectious in raw milk stored at refrigeration temperatures for up to five days. The research, published Dec. 12 in ...

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