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Long-reads about viruses Gene therapy Gene therapy Some serious diseases can be caused by small mistakes in the DNA. We call these diseases genetic disorders. Scientists have ... Phage Therapy Phage Therapy Read all about phage therapy, in which viruses are used as a form of treatment against bacterial infections. Viruses: of vital importance Viruses: of vital importance Because of the coronavirus, their reputation seems worse than ever before. But are viruses really that bad? Or could it ... Vaccines: immunity without illness Vaccines: immunity without illness Scientists all over the world are eagerly looking for a vaccine against the SARS-CoV-2 virus, better known as the coronavirus ... Friendly viruses Friendly viruses We can find them everywhere, even in our own intestines: bacteriophages. These viruses infest bacteria and eliminate harmful ones in ...
In the spotlight: viruses
In the spotlight: viruses