HMPV virus primarily affects children ... protein synthesis, or DNA replication, but these mechanisms do not apply to viruses, which lack the structures and processes that antibiotics affect.” ...

it induced strong IgG and broad neutralising antibody response rHMPV-Pa A recombinant attenuated virus A phase 1 trial of rHMPV-Pa vaccine showed restricted replication in adults and hMPV-seropositive ...

MPV tends to hit hardest in young children, older adults and people with weakened immune systems. A virologist explains.

Researchers discovered that HSV-1 (herpes simplex virus) actively reshapes the 3D layout of human DNA within hours of ...

Cold sore-causing HSV-1 doesn't just hijack cells it reconfigures the entire architecture of our DNA to aid its invasion.

Viruses are entirely dependent on their hosts to reproduce. They ransack living cells for parts and energy and hijack the ...

Editor's note: This is an emerging story and will be updated. A viral infection called human metapneumovirus (HMPV) is on the rise among children in China, according to Chinese state media.

More information: Godfrey A. Dzhivhuho et al, Rev-RRE activity modulates HIV-1 replication and latency reactivation: Implications for viral persistence and cure strategies, PLOS Pathogens (2025).

Thus, these viruses may sacrifice inherent replicative capacity in the short term to allow persistent viral replication in the long term. Further advancement of therapeutic regimens and ...

There’s a new virus wiping out Minnesota turkey flocks, and unlike with bird flu the federal government doesn’t cover producers for losses. Last year, Minnesota growers lost an estimated 2.2 ...

including the dangerous H5N1 bird flu virus. Though the possibility of the cancellation had been anticipated — the new leadership at HHS told the company in February that it was reviewing the ...