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A rapid COVID-19 test has been used to track the prevalence of different variants of SARS-CoV-2, helping to make policy decisions in North Texas.

A study describes the first-ever high-resolution three-dimensional structure of an endogenous reverse transcriptase.

A new atlas of tissue-resident memory T cells offers hope for therapies based on protective "first responders".

An antifungal molecule produced by Streptomyces bacteria has inspired the biosynthesis of a clean, energy-dense fuel for rockets.

HIV has an “early and substantial” impact on aging in infected people, accelerating biological changes in the body associated with normal aging within just two to three years of infection, according to a new study.

Researchers have developed a way to create a 3D image of a leaked gas cloud that provides detailed information about the leak such as location, volume and concentration.

Researchers have found that infection with tropical viruses like dengue or Zika – which spread through mosquito bites – can change the scent of their host, making them more attractive to hungry mosquitoes and increasing transmission.

Finished compost from composting plants in Germany has been found to contain a large number of biodegradable plastic particles, calling into question the plastic's suitability in environmentally and nutritionally sensitive areas.

According to research, advancements of in vivo sensors to diagnose plant health will improve crop growth and minimize resources used in agriculture.

A class of viruses known to cause severe diarrheal diseases – including the one famous for widespread outbreaks on cruise ships – can grow in the salivary glands of mice and spread through their saliva, scientists have discovered.