Scientists discover hidden virus in gut bacteria that may be linked to colorectal cancer development, offering new insights into cancer research.

Since 1999, when Nipah virus was first identified in Malaysia, it has repeatedly emerged in south and southeast Asia, quietly exploiting ecological and social susceptibilities. The danger of Nipah ...

As today's researchers face a tectonic shift in the foundations of global health, it is instructive to consider another time when international health research had to be re-established on a new ...

The introduction of highly effective direct-acting antivirals has transformed the HCV treatment landscape, enabling cure ...

Chronic hepatitis B is a viral disease that affects the liver and greatly increases the risks of liver cirrhosis and ...

While current flu shots need to be updated each season, scientists are finding new ways to make vaccine that could last much longer and cover more strains.

Scientists at Fred Hutch Cancer Center have reported an important advance in the effort to stop Epstein Barr virus (EBV), a virus believed to infect about 95% of people worldwide. EBV has been linked ...

Norovirus—the “winter vomiting bug”—is responsible for millions of cases of vomiting and diarrhea each year.

Six years since COVID-19 was declared a pandemic, here’s a snapshot of preparedness at a time of global health funding cuts, policy shifts and the spread of misinformation.

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) remains one of the most significant viral threats across age groups, contributing to substantial morbidity in infants, older adults, and those with underlying ...

Many proteins have a complex architecture that enables biological functions. Molecules can bind to specific sites on a ...