Serious infections with influenza A viruses are characterized by an excessive immune response, known as cytokine storm. It ...

(Reuters) – The following is a roundup of some of the latest scientific studies on the novel coronavirus and efforts to find treatments and vaccines for COVID-19, the illness caused by the virus.

CoV-2—the virus that causes COVID-19—continues to pose a global health threat, driven by new variants and its ability to ...

Gray seals resist influenza without illness, unlike harbor seals. Scientists reveal immune response differences behind ...

Dealing with a COVID-19 infection is an unpleasant experience. Persistent cough, debilitating headaches, and an overwhelming lack of energy take its toll on the body after the usual couple weeks of ...

The mosquito-borne Zika virus is known for causing microcephaly, a birth defect in which abnormal brain development results in a smaller-than-expected head. A new study published Jan. 13 in mBio shows ...

Research highlights a strong link between Epstein-Barr virus and multiple sclerosis (MS), suggesting new therapeutic ...

Researchers have discovered that virus-like nanoparticles can promote the multicellular organization and reproduction of host bacteria. These particles, which are evolutionarily related to phages ...

How did viruses evolve? Are they a streamlined form of something that existed long ago, or an ultimate culmination of smaller genetic elements joined together? Aa Aa Aa The evolutionary history of ...

European rabbits have plagued the Australian environment since 1859, when they were introduced to Australia near Geelong in ...

CoV-2—the virus that causes COVID-19—continues to pose a global health threat, driven by new variants and its ability to ...