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Scientists discover key entry point for ‘SARS-like’ virus

A doctor examines a patient who was experiencing flu-like symptoms on January 10, 2013 in Chicago. AFP

A “SARS-like” virus that has sparked a health alert by killing nine of the 15 people known to have contracted it infects the body via a docking point in lung cells, a study said Wednesday. Tests on lab cells have highlighted a key entry point for the new virus and…

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Scientists find measles virus relative in bats, warn of possible human transmission

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Scientists studying bats have found dozens of new members of a virus family linked to human disease, and warned of possible exposure as the winged mammals are driven out of forests into the cities. Sixty-six new species of paramyxoviruses, the viral group that causes measles and mumps and is behind…

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Websites of Nasdaq, BATS hit in online attack

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NEW YORK (Reuters) – Websites of exchange operators Nasdaq and BATS have been attacked by hackers over the last 24 hours, causing ongoing disruptions for those trying to use the sites, spokespersons for the companies said on Tuesday. Only the banner carrying the logo at the top of the web…

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