Host control of persistent Epstein-Barr virus infection

• Abstract Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) infects ≈90-95% of the global population1,2 and persists in B cells as a life-long infection3. • Prior EBV-infection is associated with autoimmu

Science · February 23, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 2 min · 244 words

Host control of persistent Epstein-Barr virus infection

• Abstract Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) infects ≈90-95% of the global population1,2 and persists in B cells as a life-long infection3. • Prior EBV-infection is associated with autoimmu

Science · February 22, 2026 (updated February 23, 2026) · 2 min · 253 words

Climate change and persistent contaminants deliver one‑two punch to Arctic seals, study finds

• New research shows a single year of warmer-than-average Arctic temperatures can cause malnutrition in Arctic seals, intensifying risks to Inuit food security and northern ecosyst

Science · February 18, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 1 min · 77 words