• Plant Virus Nanoparticles Prevent Metastatic Cancers

    Scientists have demonstrated that viral particles from a harmless plant virus can be used as an adjuvant therapy to prevent recurrence of disease and metastasis formation in several cancer models [1]. The challenge of

  • Area athletes compete in Trojan Relays on Tuesday

    The Trojan Relays were held in Worthington Tuesday with many athletes from around the area competing and performing well.

  • Genetic analyses reveal new viruses on the horizon

    Suddenly they appear, and like the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus, can trigger major epidemics: Viruses that nobody had on their radar. They are not really new, but they have changed genetically. In particular, the exchange of genetic material between different virus species can lead to the sudden emergence of threatening pathogens with significantly altered characteristics.

  • A ‘zombie’ virus is raging among raccoons. What to know

    WATCH: Toronto calls about sick raccoons spike as 'zombie’ virus rages in parts of Canada

  • State on alert for possible H5N1 bird flu virus

    The bird flu virus has been detected in one human and in dairy cows at more than 35 farms in nine states, and Massachusetts is on alert for potential cases.

  • Here’s how to protect against ‘GoldPickaxe’, the first iPhone trojan [U]

    An Android trojan called GoldDigger surfaced last year that can steal biometric data and more from victims to compromise their bank accounts. Now the threat has evolved into the GoldPickaxe trojan that can infect iOS and Android. Fortunately, there are several simple ways to protect against the first iPhone trojan, here’s what you should know. more

  • From oceans to your gut: AI helps researchers understand how viruses act

    Viruses are a mysterious and poorly understood force in microbial ecosystems. Researchers know they can infect, kill and manipulate human and bacterial cells in nearly every environment, from the oceans to your gut. But scientists don’t yet have a full picture of how viruses affect their surrounding environments in large part because of their extraordinary diversity and ability to rapidly evolve. Communities of microbes are difficult to study in a laboratory setting. Many microbes are...

  • Trojans drop two games to St. Peter in Friday doubleheader

    The 6-9 Trojans face a heavy slate of games next week. On Monday, the Trojans host a strong Luverne squad. Then on Tuesday the Trojans play Marshall in a doubleheader, before ending their week Thursday at Windom Area.

  • The Madness Continues: Chinese Scientists Create Mutant Ebola Virus

    The Wellness Company and their new prescription Contagion Kits are the gold standard when it comes to keeping you safe and healthy.

  • Former Trojans Star Big Slammed For Lack of NBA Development

    One of the better NBA draft picks to come out of USC in recent years was center Evan Mobley, who was taken No. 3 overall by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2021

  • Trojan Tomato: A New GMO Is Designed To Infiltrate America's Gardens

    Trojan Tomato: A New GMO Is Designed To Infiltrate America's Gardens Authored by Sina McCullough via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), As spring gardening approaches, a new contender has entered the fray—the genetically modified (GM) Purple Tomato. Unlike its GM predecessors, the GM Purple Tomato is not destined solely for the fields of commercial agriculture—it has made its debut in the backyards of home gardeners across the United States. With claims of heightened antioxidant...

  • West Nile virus-infected mosquitoes reported in Midland County

    MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- The Midland and Health Services confirmed that the West Nile Virus (WNV) has been found in Midland County for the first time this year. Officials stated that Midland Health Services placed mosquito traps throughout the county for testing of diseases and that recently, the Department of State Health Services Laboratory notified the []