SciFri Radio: Virology

SciFri Radio: All Listeners Must Wash Hands
Mom told you to wash your hands -- but do you? New research gets the dirt on our handwashing behaviors.

SciFri Radio: A Virus and Chronic Fatigue?
Researchers have identified a link between the presence of a virus known as XMRV and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome -- but what does the presence of such...

SciFri Radio: H1N1 'Swine Flu' Update
We'll get an update on the spread of H1N1 influenza around the world, what researchers are finding out about the disease, and progress towards...

SciFri Radio: Of Genes and Antibodies
Researchers say they've identified the gene that tells the body to produce one type of immune antibody.

SciFri Radio: A New Swine Virus
Scientists say the ebolavirus made famous in Richard Preston's thriller 'The Hot Zone' has been found living in the Philippines.

SciFri Radio: Influenza Research
Why does the flu affect different people differently? We'll hear about new research into what makes the virus work.

SciFri Radio: Influenza Update
We'll get the latest on the outbreak of Type A, H1N1 influenza. What are researchers learning from studying the virus -- and how are doctors and...

SciFri Radio: Viral Bacteria-Killers
Could engineered viruses help conquer antibiotic-resistant bacteria?

SciFri Radio: Towards a Universal Flu Vaccine
Researchers say they may have found an Achilles' heel in the structure of the influenza virus.

SciFri Radio: Sniffle, Sneeze, Urrp: Time for Colds and Flu
They both bring wintertime suffering, but how similar is the common cold to influenza, scientifically speaking?

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