The Human Virome Program will analyze samples from thousands of volunteers in an effort to understand how viruses affect health.

Beyond just a common cold - discover how seemingly harmless sneezing and chills could indicate the presence of five dangerous ...

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

Very early exposure to even a very small dose of herpes simplex virus (HSV) in infant mice can lead to cognitive decline later in life, according to findings from a new Dartmouth-led study, in ...

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

Uganda has confirmed an outbreak of Sudan virus disease, with the first case linked to a 32-year-old nurse in Kampala.

The flu virus is changing in ways never seen before, increasing infections and raising concerns about vaccine effectiveness and public health risks.

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 ...

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

Influenza A virus particles strategically adapt their shape—to become either spheres or larger filaments—to favor their ability to infect cells depending on environmental conditions ...

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 ...

Following Pope Francis’ diagnosis of bilateral pneumonia, respiratory doctors are speaking about the condition. The Vatican ...