Scientists at Stanford University have discovered that DRT3, a unique defense system found in bacteria, creates DNA to ...

Researchers updated the global catalogue of human-infective RNA viruses to 239 ICTV-recognised species, incorporating ...

Scientists have finally watched influenza viruses break into living human cells in real time, catching the microscopic invaders as they latch on, glide across the surface and slip inside. Instead of a ...

The influenza D virus that researchers say has been flying under the radar since its detection in animals in 2011 can vigorously make copies of itself in human cells and lung tissue samples, a new ...

As potentially deadly avian influenza (H5N1) continues its global spread, moving from birds into mammals and in rare cases ...

Secondary infections caused by bacteria or viruses during hospital care remain a long-standing global challenge, despite advances in modern medicine. In particular, mixed bacterial-viral infections in ...

Nanotextured plastic films grab and stretch the outer shells of deadly viruses, and could be a go-to solution for keeping ...

GoodRx, a platform for medication savings, is tracking prescription fills for medications that treat seasonal viral respiratory infections. The tracker includes fills for: These tools can be used ...

That familiar combination of fever, aches, and fatigue might seem like another seasonal flu, but when confusion or mental changes join the mix, your body could be signaling something far more ...

Lab-grown miniature airways from wildlife reveal which species influenza can infect and how the virus adapts to new hosts.

One of the ways to stop a stomach infection from turning deadly is spotting the early signs. Knowing these signs can help in ...