Viruses are lean, mean, infection machines. Their genomes are tiny, limited to a handful of absolutely essential genes, and they shed extra genomic deadweight ...

For example, with the aid of powerful microscopes, genetic tools, and biochemical methods, scientists have discovered that viruses only carry the essential elements necessary for recognizing their ...

Japan is calling for further investigation into the origins of COVID-19, saying the WHO report released this week was based on work that faced delays and lacked access to essential virus samples ...

Remote working and collaboration tools have become essential systems, with new demands placed on networks and datacentre infrastructure. As corporate networks extend beyond the firewall ...