A new study has revealed that "junk DNA" descended from ancient viruses could play a key role in controlling genes.

Results from early-stage trial show that 80% of participants who received one of two HIV vaccine candidates produced antibodies against viral proteins.

A common plant virus awakens the immune system to fight cancer—and it’s grown using sunlight, soil, and science.

This story revisits the decades-long enigma of hepatitis—once a silent, misunderstood killer—tracing its medical ...

Hepatitis B virus, a killer of more than one million people each year, is a notoriously wily virus, often lingering and resurfacing even after treatment. But, thanks to a new class of drugs, its luck ...

In a recent paper published in Science Translational Medicine, scientists report that a class of drugs, called RNA interference (RNAi) therapeutics, represent a major advancement in the treatment of ...

The venture capital firm Flagship Pioneering has publicly launched the start-up Terrana Biosciences, which is using RNA to program plants to resist pests and disease. With a $50 million initial ...

Beyond the familiar, a number of lesser-known herbs and spices are now gaining attention for their potential health benefits.

City health officials instructed Philadelphia medical providers to check patients for West Nile virus and other mosquito-borne illnesses and immediately report cases.

Fortunately, basil is also very easy to propagate from cuttings, so with a bit of extra effort, you can generate your own endless supply of herbs.

African Americans face a “triple whammy” when it comes to the hepatitis C virus, a new study finds. Two aspects of this triple threat are well known: the high prevalence of the virus in the ...

Swine Flu Virus: Health officials in Kerala have confirmed that a student of class 9 in a school in Kollam has tested positive for H1N1 influenza, commonly referred to as swine flu. The announcement ...