The only natural host of the hepatitis C virus (HCV) is humans. Model organisms for laboratory studies, especially mice, ...

It started as a respiratory illness—or so everyone thought. But it quickly became apparent that SARS-CoV-2, the virus that ...

Yet until recently, scientists didn’t fully understand why bats are so good at harboring pathogens that don’t seem to harm ...

Researchers have found that bats' strong immune systems allow them to harbor deadly viruses like Ebola, Marburg, Nipah, and ...

Do viruses make sounds? It turns out they do, and scientists have developed a method to detect the acoustic vibrations of ...

Viruses are masters at disguise. When they are pushed too far by our immune system, they send new virus variants into play that are no longer recognized by immune cells. They escape our immune system ...

Experts say our cities have a valuable tool that can help us keep better tabs on the virus: sewage. While wastewater already ...

Jan. 24, 2025 — A therapeutic vaccine targeting human papillomavirus type 16 (HPV16) induced regression in high-grade precancerous cervical lesions, according to the results from a phase II ...

Viral infection is the invasion of the body by a small agent known as a virus. Viruses replicate inside host cells and can produce toxins that cause disease. The immune system helps to destroy ...

A series of orders from the Trump administration have the potential to disrupt the delivery of life-saving medications to HIV ...

Bird flu poses an increasing pandemic threat as it becomes more adaptive, jumping to humans, pets and zoo animals, Europe’s disease and food agencies warned on Wednesday. They are urging countries to ...