Many vaccines work by introducing a protein to the body that resembles part of a virus. Ideally, the immune system will produce long-lasting antibodies recognizing that specific virus, thereby ...

Researchers at the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology have discovered a unique genetic mechanism that provides cells with rapid and efficient protection against viruses. The findings could lead ...

Superman has fought on behalf of humanity for decades now, but one aspect of his Kryptonian biology makes him a danger to everyone on Earth.

Reports of a flu-like virus called HMPV in China have sparked online misinformation, including posts with tens of thousands ...

Non-persistent human papillomavirus (HPV) infections are characterized by a sharp increase in viral load followed by a long ...

Beyond saving lives during outbreaks, robust pandemic preparedness safeguards economies, sustains societal functioning, and reinforces the resilience of global systems. The new EU project COMBINE ...

With viral disease emergence expected to accelerate, preparing for possible future pandemics is paramount. Beyond saving lives during outbreaks, robust pandemic preparedness safeguards economies, ...

Non-persistent human papillomavirus (HPV) infections are characterized by a sharp increase in viral load followed by a long plateau, according to a study published January 21st in the open-access ...

Scientists at Harvard Medical School and Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine have mapped a critical ...

Many vaccines work by introducing a protein to the body that resembles part of a virus. Ideally, the immune system will produce long-lasting antibodies recognizing that specific virus, thereby ...

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

What long has been considered merely a chemical reaction perhaps is best compared to another all-too-familiar scourge — a virus.