Scientists identify cellular control points to tackle multiple viruses
Scientists were pleased when they learned more about how the common cold gains a foothold in the body,…
Gut immune cells follow an atypical pathway to provide long-lasting antiviral protection
A new study led by University of Toronto researchers has shown that immune cells in the gut follow…
Researchers identify a previously unknown cellular mechanism crucial to coronavirus replication
The discovery could serve as a starting point for antiviral strategies. A research team at Ruhr University Bochum,…
Aerosol physicist Lidia Morawska wins 2025 Prime Minister’s Prize for Science
She’s an internationally renowned expert in the study of air quality and its impact on human health, and…
Common viruses sharply raise heart attack and stroke risk, major global review shows
From flu and COVID-19 to HIV and shingles, a sweeping analysis reveals that viral infections can trigger or…
Global Virus Network announces the addition of three new Centers of Excellence
The Global Virus Network (GVN), a coalition of leading medical virologists representing 80+ Centers of Excellence and Affiliates…
COVID-19 and smell loss: Brain region changes revealed
MRI scans reveal that people who lose their sense of smell after COVID-19 show measurable changes in brain…
Concertgoers back detection dogs as practical COVID-19 screening tool in real-world trial
After experiencing canine COVID-19 screening at concerts, participants reported greater trust in detection dogs, positioning them as a…
Long COVID linked to lasting financial hardship and work disruption
While the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic continues to be widely studied and debated, the financial toll…