Jul 23, 2014 · Image by PD-USGov-HHS-CDC. Many common conditions can be attributed to viral infections. The flu, the common cold, warts, and cold sores are some examples. A cold is …

Mar 23, 2020 · How do viruses work? Viruses can’t make new viruses on their own. Instead, they take over cells, and trick the cell into making new viruses. To enter the cell, a virus floats up to, …

Mar 7, 2020 · Scientists are not sure whether viruses are living or non-living. In general, scientists use a list of criteria to determine if something is alive. Let’s look at some traits of living things …

Feb 24, 2016 · Everything that is alive is made of cells, but there are really only two main types of cells. Learn how these cell types became different and why they are so important to life.Also …

Nov 16, 2020 · A world without vaccinesIf vaccines had never been invented, if Edward Jenner had never wanted to cure smallpox, what would the world look like today? In some ways, …

Mar 9, 2011 · Viruses take over healthy cells and trick them into making many more viruses. When those viruses get out, they can infect even more healthy cells. By killing infected cells …

Oct 17, 2018 · When a virus infects our cells, it can do a lot of damage. But, in some cases, certain viruses get into a cell and go dormant, kind of like they are taking a nap. If we are …

Jul 24, 2014 · This table summarizes treatments and examples for bacterial, fungal, or viral infections. Click for more detail. Viruses and bacteria can sometimes be fought by training your …

Feb 16, 2011 · Virus Parts The most simple viruses have only two parts: 1) a genome (DNA or RNA) that is a blueprint with instructions for making more viruses and 2) a capsid protein shell …

There are even some helpful viruses and bacteria that live inside you, called mutualists. Some viruses and bacteria inside you actually help guard your body against more dangerous …