Conjugation is a form of horizontal gene transfer that allows the exchange of genetic material between two organisms or cells ...

Catani and colleagues provide data on antigenic properties of neuraminidase proteins of pandemic H1N1 and show that antigenic diversity of the neuraminidase from 2009 to 2020 largely falls into two ...

However, such genes need to be supplied by other means - through plasmids, helper viruses, or packages cell lines - in order to produce the viral vector particles and infect cells. The risk resides in ...

Mar. 13, 2025 — Older adults who were exposed to seasonal flu viruses that circulated prior to 1968 are more likely to have some protection against H5N1, and children would benefit more from H5N1 ...

A detailed analysis of IncX plasmids identifies PrfaH as crucial for conjugation and H-NS as a regulator of the balance between conjugation and host fitness, highlighting PrfaH as a potential ...

Computer viruses can slow your devices, create a slew of pop-up ads and steal personal information, but antivirus software can defend your devices from these threats. CNBC Select reviewed dozens ...