Darwin Day: When Evolution Turns Against Us -- Humans vs. Viruses
February 15, 2026
February 15, 2026
HAIFA, Israel, Feb. 15 -- The Technion - Israel Institute of Technology issued the following news:
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Darwin Day: When Evolution Turns Against Us -- Humans vs. Viruses
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How has evolution shaped viral infection? How does humanity cope with viral diseases? Why do vaccines work well against one disease but not another? Why are drugs that work against bacteria ineffective against viruses? And how optimistic can we allow ourselves to be about th . . .
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Darwin Day: When Evolution Turns Against Us -- Humans vs. Viruses
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How has evolution shaped viral infection? How does humanity cope with viral diseases? Why do vaccines work well against one disease but not another? Why are drugs that work against bacteria ineffective against viruses? And how optimistic can we allow ourselves to be about th . . .
