Topic
viruses
3 questions tagged viruses — spanning every one of the seven Ws.
why
Why do we get cold sores?
Cold sores are caused by the herpes simplex virus, which hides in nerve cells and reactivates from time to time.
healthviruses
what
What is a bacteriophage?
A bacteriophage is a virus that infects bacteria. Some phages can destroy specific bacterial species and are being studied as alternatives to antibiotics.
MicroorganismsViruses
what
What is transduction in bacteria?
Transduction is gene transfer between bacteria mediated by a bacteriophage. A virus accidentally carries bacterial DNA from one cell to another.
MicroorganismsViruses