Mexico has reported its first human death from bird flu—a 3-year-old girl. As H5N1 spreads to mammals and cattle, experts ...

As with any mysterious virus, the threat of a possible pandemic weighs heavily in the global scientific and health ...

New research shows how small shifts in the molecular makeup of a virus can profoundly alter its fate. These shifts could turn a deadly pathogen into a harmless bug or supercharge a relatively benign ...

Low vaccination rates for influenza viruses and the lack of an HSV vaccine underscore the need for a new approach to reduce viral transmission. Researchers have now used a clinical-grade antiviral ...

Researchers have unveiled innovative, label-free ratiometric fluorosensor designed for the selective and sensitive detection of enteroviral RNA. The research promises to deliver even more advanced and ...

Structural biology forms the cornerstone of our understanding of the molecular architecture, function, and interaction ...

In a growing global trend, bacteria are evolving new ways to maneuver around medical treatments for a variety of infections.

Scientists are now looking to bacteriophage — viruses that infect bacteria — and their potential to treat drug-resistant ...