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A measles virus particle (virion). The measles virus is a paramyxovirus, of the genus Morbillivirus. It is 100-200 nm in diameter, with a core of single-stranded RNA, and is closely related to the rinderpest and canine distemper viruses.

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Measles causes immune amnesia

02 November 2019

Measles erases the immune system's memory of past infections, two new studies...

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Can a Flame Burn in Zero Gravity ?

16 November 2003

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Uk Researchers Begin Anti-cocaine Vaccine Trial

09 November 2003

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Brain 'itch' Keeps Catchy Songs in Our Heads

09 November 2003

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How To Avoid The Flu This Winter

09 November 2003

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Hope For Dope ?

09 November 2003

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Why Do Leaves Change Colour in Autumn ?

09 November 2003

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How Big Would Guy Fawkes' Bang Have Been ?

09 November 2003

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T'ai Chi Can Help Prevent Shingles

09 November 2003

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New Bra To Help Smokers Quit

09 November 2003

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Vibrating Insoles To Help Wobbly Grannies

02 November 2003

Science News | Chemistry

American Scientists Find Napthalene Eating Bugs

02 November 2003

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Reseachers Discover How Baby Dolphins Keep Up

02 November 2003

Science News | Biology

Cone Snails Under Threat

02 November 2003

Science News | Earth Science

Our Poles Are Melting

02 November 2003

Science News | Medicine

Lefties Have Been With Us For Thousands of Years

02 November 2003

Science News | Technology

Mobile Phone Health Risk Debate

02 November 2003

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Right Flippered Walruses

02 November 2003

Science News | Earth Science

How Many Plants To The Gallon ?

02 November 2003

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The Best Way To Cook your Vegetables

26 October 2003

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Why Is The Sea Salty, But Not Rivers And Lakes?

26 October 2003

Science News | Medicine

Fast Food Makes You Fat - it's Official

26 October 2003

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Sperm And Coffee

19 October 2003

Science News | Space

Meteoric Bathroom

19 October 2003

Science News | Technology

Underwear To Die For (but it Could Save your Life)

19 October 2003