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.

Understanding the complex interplay between viruses and their hosts is crucial for dissecting the mechanisms that underlie viral infectious diseases. With ...

A group of Australian scientists has uncovered a new way to fight some of the toughest cancers by targeting an overlooked ...

A closeup microscope image of a cell (teal) infected with SARS-CoV-2 virus particles (orange), isolated from a patient sample. A UNLV-led study showed how AI can speed up the detection of emerging ...

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 ...

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

GRAND RAPIDS, MI – The presence of the West Nile virus was confirmed Thursday by the Kent County Health Department in three mosquito samples — each collected in a different area.

Research students at McDaniel College are spending part of their summer on a multiyear project that could one day keep viruses like COVID-19 from spreading.

ADAMS COUNTY, Colo. — Health department officials in Adams County said two people have confirmed cases of West Nile virus. The people contracted the virus in late June, the Adams County Health ...

Lake County has reported its first human case of the year of neuroinvasive West Nile virus, with a resident in their 70s becoming ill earlier this month.

ADAMS COUNTY, Colo. – The first two human cases of West Nile Virus (WNV) in Colorado were confirmed Thursday by the Adams County Health Department. Adams County health officials said the two human ...