Bats harbor many viruses that can spill over into humans, including Marburg, Ebola, and famously SARS-CoV-2. But while these ...

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Viruses are masters at disguise. When they are pushed too far by our immune system, they send new virus variants into play ...

New research from the University of St Andrews has shown that bats can tolerate coronaviruses and other viruses without ...

Harnessing the ultrasonic vibrations of tiny viral particles is leading researchers down new paths of discovery.

Zika virus is currently present in over 90 countries and spreading at a rapid pace, thanks to Aedes aegypti mosquitoes, which ...

Zika virus hijacks the skin of its human host to send out chemical signals that lure more mosquitoes to infect and spread the disease further, new research shows.

As cold and flu season arrives, protecting oneself against viruses and pathogens becomes incredibly important. Read about how ...

Researchers have developed a powerful tool that can detect variants of SARS-CoV-2 with high transmission potential before they become widespread. This approach could significantly support public ...

The human genome encodes potentially thousands of tiny proteins that were previously overlooked. The search is on to find out ...

Around the time that bat ancestors evolved powered flight, their genomes picked up immune adaptations that can quell viral ...