The Claim

Rhinoviruses are a subgroup of picornaviruses distinguished by their acid lability.

Source: Zinc ions inhibit replication of rhinoviruses

What the research says

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Description
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In plain English

Rhinoviruses are a specific type of virus that belong to a larger family called picornaviruses. What makes them special is that they break down easily in acidic environments.

See the scientific wording

Rhinoviruses are a subgroup of picornaviruses distinguished by their acid lability.

What the research says

1 study

  1. Study: Zinc ions inhibit replication of rhinoviruses

    The study says exactly what the claim says: rhinoviruses are a type of virus that can't handle acid well, which matches the claim perfectly.

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