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So they turned to an odd culture system recently developed for certain influenza and adenoviruses: cilia-bearing cells from the trachea—the natural habitat for respiratory viruses—extracted from aborted fetuses.

From Science Magazine • Jan. 11, 2024

In several early studies, scientists found that many of the affected children were infected with adenoviruses, particularly adenovirus 41, which typically causes gastrointestinal symptoms.

From New York Times • Mar. 30, 2023

The scientists were examining the DNA of a group of viruses called adenoviruses, which cause the common cold.

From Scientific American • Feb. 13, 2023

Many adenoviruses are associated with common cold symptoms, such as fever, sore throat and pink eye.

From Seattle Times • May 22, 2022

After all, adenoviruses typically do not cause liver inflammation in healthy people.

From Washington Post • May 17, 2022