University of Utah Health: In Mice, Viruses Gain Virulence in Some Individuals, Depending on Genetics and Sex
May 01, 2026
May 01, 2026
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, May 1 (TNSjou) -- The University of Utah Health issued the following news release:
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In mice, viruses gain virulence in some individuals, depending on genetics and sex
Influenza virus appears to gain virulence more quickly as it evolves through female hosts, according to research led by U biologists.
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During the early stages of a pandemic, viruses tend to evolve in ways that enhance their ability to repro . . .
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In mice, viruses gain virulence in some individuals, depending on genetics and sex
Influenza virus appears to gain virulence more quickly as it evolves through female hosts, according to research led by U biologists.
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During the early stages of a pandemic, viruses tend to evolve in ways that enhance their ability to repro . . .