The ongoing SARS-CoV-2 pandemic highlights the importance of materials science in
providing tools and technologies for antiviral research and treatment development. In this …

microRNAs (miRNAs) are non-coding RNAs that regulate many processes within a cell by
manipulating protein levels through direct binding to mRNA and influencing translation …

Background Identifying viral sequences in mixed metagenomes containing both viral and
host contigs is a critical first step in analyzing the viral component of samples. Current tools …

Background The recent development of metagenomic sequencing makes it possible to
massively sequence microbial genomes including viral genomes without the need for …

Rates of spontaneous mutation critically determine the genetic diversity and evolution of
RNA viruses. Although these rates have been characterized in vitro and in cell culture …

Enveloped viruses encompass some of the most common human pathogens causing
infections of different severity, ranging from no or very few symptoms to lethal disease as …

Phytoviruses are highly destructive plant pathogens, causing significant agricultural losses
due to their genomic diversity, rapid, and dynamic evolution, and the general inadequacy of …

Morbidity and mortality resulting from influenza-like disease are a threat, especially for older
adults. To improve case management, next-generation broad-spectrum antiviral …

Cancer immunotherapy has revolutionized oncology practice. However, current protein and
cell therapy tools used in cancer immunotherapy are far from perfect, and there is room for …

Viral and bacterial infections are often associated with deficiencies in macronutrients and
micronutrients, including the essential trace element selenium. In selenium deficiency …