Ancient Viruses That We Carry in Our Body Likely Make Us Smarter

Ancient Viruses That We Carry in Our Body Likely Make Us Smarter

Study finds millions of years old inherited viruses are probably to thank for our dynamic, multifaceted brain

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • August 14th, 2014
This Is How the Ebola Virus Disables the Body's Immune Response

This Is How the Ebola Virus Disables the Body's Immune Response

The virus produces a protein that stops the immune system from attacking it

Zebras Now Held Responsible for the Death of a Polar Bear

Zebras Now Held Responsible for the Death of a Polar Bear

The herbivores are thought to have given this top predator herpes

  • Health
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • March 6th, 2009
Diabetes Favored by Some Viral Infections

Diabetes Favored by Some Viral Infections

Certain types of genetic make-ups favor the disease

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  • By Tudor Vieru
  • January 26th, 2009
Obesity Might Be Caused by a Virus

Obesity Might Be Caused by a Virus

New research sheds light on this epidemic