So it's not surprising that the conversation around mutation and the virus that causes COVID-19 feels scary. But genetic mutations in real life aren't like the ones we see in movies. And on a ...

New research shows how small shifts in the molecular makeup of a virus can profoundly alter its fate. These shifts could turn ...

Researchers sequenced nearly 200 Zika virus genomes to see how the virus mutated and traveled over time. These genetic blueprints shed new light on a poorly understood epidemic that's affected ...

So far, Alabama is the only place it's been discovered, although short-tailed shrews can be found across North America. However, according to the Economic Times, virologists warn that it's only a ...

Scientists have already identified that the virus mutated inside the Louisiana patient who died, raising concerns that bird ...

The 114 commercial outbreaks in South Dakota have led to the death or intentional killing of more than 6 million turkeys, chickens and other birds.

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The true aspect of this statement stems from the fact that, to the best of our knowledge, the consequences of a mutation have no influence whatsoever on the probability that this mutation will or ...

A mutation in the H5N1 bird flu virus, linked to increased infectiousness and disease severity, was identified in two cats. This mutation, PB2 E627K, is associated with enhanced mammal-to-mammal ...