Viruses have no metabolism of their own and must therefore infect host cells in order to replicate. Contact between the virus and the cell surface is a crucial first step, which can also prevent ...

The COVID-19 pandemic led to heightened public interest in learning about viruses and how they can cause diseases. There has been a lot of focus on communicating virology concepts to the general ...

The interaction was captured using a specialized piece of kit called a transmission electron microscope. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it ...