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Rabies Virus
A neurotropic virus transmitted through the saliva of infected animals.
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Discovery timeline
Follow the discoveries that shaped our understanding of viruses, from early breakthroughs to emerging pathogens.
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Influenza A
An enveloped respiratory virus responsible for seasonal flu and pandemics.
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Bacteriophage T4
A bacteriophage that infects and replicates inside E. coli bacteria.
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Adenovirus
A non-enveloped virus that can cause respiratory and gastrointestinal illness.
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Ebola Virus
A filament-shaped virus that causes severe hemorrhagic disease.
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HIV-1
A retrovirus that targets immune cells and can lead to AIDS.
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Human Papillomavirus
A non-enveloped virus that infects epithelial cells and includes many strains.
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SARS-CoV-2
The virus responsible for the COVID-19 global pandemic.
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