Study explains why mpox cases can appear weeks after exposure
New Bayesian evidence from eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo shows that mpox clade Ib often develops more…
Older chemical libraries yield new leads for next-generation COVID-19 antivirals
SARS‑CoV‑2, the virus that causes COVID-19, continues to mutate, with some newer strains becoming less responsive to current…
Common childhood virus linked to bladder cancer later in life
Dec 4 2025 Tackling a common childhood virus could open the door to preventing bladder cancer, according to…
Single-dose dengue vaccine will benefit populations in hard-to-reach regions
 A world-first single-dose vaccine against the dengue virus, manufactured and approved for use in Brazil, will especially…
Global Virus Network outlines priorities as Marburg virus emerges in Ethiopia
The Global Virus Network (GVN), a coalition of leading human and animal virologists in more than 40 countries…
Pairing antiviral therapy with immune modulation restores lung repair in lethal Influenza
Recovery from deadly influenza infection may hinge on helping the lungs heal in addition to stopping the virus,…
US in for severe flu season
The United States may be heading into its second severe flu season in a row, driven by a…
T cells drive vaccine effectiveness against porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus
A new study shows that the effectiveness of current vaccines against porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV)…
Bird flu slams seals and sea lions in the Southern Hemisphere
For the last year and a half, Americans have watched and worried as H5N1 bird flu racked dairy…
Study identifies molecular brake that controls overactive killer T cells
“Why do immune cells that are supposed to eliminate viruses suddenly turn against our own body?” There are…
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…
Some acute and chronic viral infections linked to increased risk of cardiovascular disease
In the weeks following a bout of influenza or COVID, the risk of heart attack or stroke may…