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Influenza, COVID-19 and RSV are staples of the winter cold and flu season, but the measles, whooping cough and norovirus are ...

Researchers review the ever-growing list of human viruses, examining their diversity, transmission pathways, and the urgent ...

One of the best ways to improve your odds of enjoying a long and healthy life is to have — and regularly see — a primary care ...

Jumbo phages use a protein shield to protect their DNA from bacterial attacks. A special handshake controls which molecules enter.

In the wake of such threats, governments and scientists are looking for ways to protect people from mosquito-borne diseases.

Since the start of the year, the region has seen a spread of viruses and other respiratory illnesses. Western Massachusetts ...

Now, in a publication appearing in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Harel and his collaborators report using light to observe and study the "sound" of a virus—an auditory ...

Their bodies process the virus differently, often needing more aggressive hydration strategies and closer monitoring for complications. Understanding and following these medical professionals ...

The study revealed that a gene common in some bats can reduce the production of the SARS-CoV-2 virus by up to 90%, which could help lead to new medical approaches to combating viral diseases.

Influenza A virus particles strategically adapt their shape—to become either spheres or larger filaments—to favor their ...

Poliovirus was detected in wastewater systems in 2024 in five European countries, potentially putting vulnerable populations ...