Hendra virus is a highly lethal zoonotic pathogen primarily transmitted from flying foxes to horses and occasionally humans, ...

The death of an unvaccinated horse from Hendra virus this week in southeast Queensland is the state’s first reported case in ...

Common symptoms of Nipah virus include fever, headache, dizziness, and loss of consciousness. Cough, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, and blurred vision can also occur in rare cases.

By analyzing ancient DNA, scientists determined when, where and how our ancestors got sick from infectious diseases.

Twenty new viruses found in bat kidneys in China include strains genetically similar to Nipah and Hendra, alarming experts over potential spillover to humans.

The H5N1 avian flu is circulating in cows and other mammals. Whether it will make a permanent leap to humans is another question ...

HIV antivirals may be the key to stopping HTLV-1, a deadly virus with no cure. In a decade-long study, researchers successfully suppressed the virus in mice and discovered a way to kill infected cells ...

A progressive neurological disorder affecting 10 million people globally, Parkinson’s can cause disruptive symptoms such as ...

When hunter-gatherers began living close to animals, the pathogens that cause the plague and leprosy got closer too.

Scientists reverse Parkinson’s symptoms in mice — Could humans be next? Motor function was improved in experimental models, paving the way for further research in humans.

The findings of two recent studies give hope that the disease could one day be reversed in humans—but experts warn that this complex disease will likely need multiple complementary treatments.