Bits of viral genes incorporated into human DNA have been linked to cancer, ALS and schizophrenia. But many of these genes may not be harmful, and could even protect against infectious disease.

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Researchers have discovered and analysed a rare but serious side effect of an innovative form of blood cancer therapy.

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Russian mRNA cancer 'vaccine' shows promise in pre-clinical trials, part of growing immunotherapy trend in cancer treatment.

The University of Utah could lose $43.5 million this year in federal funding for medical research expenses — which support ...

Researchers review the ever-growing list of human viruses, examining their diversity, transmission pathways, and the urgent ...

This important study demonstrates the potential of synthetic gene circuits to detect and target aberrant RAS activity in cancer cell lines. The circuit design is novel and the evidence supporting the ...

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Oncolytic viruses (OVs) are viruses that infect and kill cancer cells while sparing healthy tissue, making them a promising therapeutic option in cancer ...

CRISPR also didn’t seem to impact off-target sites. Virotherapy is the use of viruses to selectively kill cancer cells. The viruses used in virotherapy are called oncolytic viruses. An oncolytic ...