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"Viruses are so, so clever. Their entire genome is equivalent to about one mRNA sequence in humans, yet they are so effective," Koirala says.

From Science Daily • May 13, 2026

Viruses in the hantavirus family usually spread to humans through contact with infected rodent urine, droppings or saliva.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

Viruses could offer a safer alternative because they target specific bacterial strains without harming others and evolve alongside their hosts.

From Science Daily • Nov. 3, 2025

Viruses like colds and flu don't respond to antibiotics - these drugs are only used to treat some types of bacterial infection.

From BBC • Oct. 4, 2025

Viruses like dry air and dust and darkness, and most of them don’t survive long when exposed to moisture and sunlight.

From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston