Unlike most influenza viruses, which bind to glycans -- i.e. carbohydrate chains on the cell surface -- for infection, the H18N11 virus has a different target.

Scientists say they hope testing wastewater for pathogens, which gained prominence during the COVID-19 pandemic in B.C., continues and helps better inform the public of emerging threats going forward.

Western University opens $16M research lab for deadly bacteria, viruses Jennifer Bieman Published Jul 29, 2019 • 2 minute read Join the conversation ...

But there's a type of virus that's not interested in infiltrating our bodies, instead it preys on bacteria. They're known as bacteria eaters, or bacteriophage, or commonly as phage.

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from around the province to gauge virus levels — not just for COVID-19, but also for influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Scientists say they hope Canada continues to fund that work.

Testing wastewater for diseases and viral activity gained prominence during the pandemic, but scientists are concerned that funding for such work could be threatened.Monitoring wastewater for ...