#925 What is a zombie virus?
What is a zombie virus? Zombie viruses are ancient viruses that have been frozen in ice, but are being released as the permafrost melts due to climate change. “Zombie” virus…
What is a zombie virus? Zombie viruses are ancient viruses that have been frozen in ice, but are being released as the permafrost melts due to climate change. “Zombie” virus…
During his career, Maurice Hilleman developed over 40 vaccinations. It is thought that his vaccinations save over 8 million lives every year. However, he was not interested in making a…
How long do viruses and bacteria live for? It depends on the virus and the bacteria. Also, bacteria are alive, but viruses are not alive. In order for something to…
How does Ransomware work? By infecting the computer, encrypting all the files, and then trying to sell the victim the decryption key. The first ever ransomware was created in 1989,…
I learned this today. How does a virus infect the body? By replicating itself inside the body’s living cells. A virus is not a cell. It is called a virion.…
I learned this today. Gas masks work by blocking bacteria and viruses, or by absorbing or altering chemicals. Gas masks have to be effective against bacterial, viral, and chemical agents.…
I learned this today. Smallpox was responsible for as many as 500 million deaths in the 20th century, but it was completely eradicated by December 1979. Smallpox is a disease…