New mRNA vaccine expands flu protection options for older adults
Every fall, millions of Americans heed the call to get their annual flu shot. Getting vaccinated reduces the…
Chile becomes first South American nation to eliminate dog-transmitted rabies
I congratulate the government and people of Chile on this historic achievement. This validation reflects decades…
Could scorpion venom inspire new treatments for liver disease?
From blocking inflammatory immune pathways to disrupting hepatitis viruses, scorpion-derived peptides are attracting attention as potential drug candidates,…
Every Toilet Flush Can Send a Cloud of Microbes into the Air That Can Reach Your Breathing Zone
Credit: ZME Science. Most bathroom hygiene advice focuses on the things your hands touch. You’re supposed to wash…
Ancient parchment reveals historical evolution of destructive sheeppox virus
Some of Europe’s most well-known historic manuscripts, including the York Gospels, have proven to be biological time capsules…
Far-UVC light tested to combat avian influenza on farms
When a strain of highly pathogenic avian influenza, HPAI, tore through U.S. poultry farms in early 2025, farmers…
Newly discovered lung immune cells could transform future flu vaccine design
Influenza continues to cause major illness each year in the United States, leading to more than 35,000 deaths…
The US switch in shingles vaccines revealed an unexpected heart health pattern
A natural experiment created by the rapid US switch in shingles vaccines gave researchers a rare opportunity to…
Experimental vaccine protects against Zika virus through T cells alone
Zika virus has been spreading for decades, but it first grabbed worldwide headlines in 2016. That February, with…
First 24 hours shape the body’s antiviral defense response
Age, genetics and lifestyle are known to influence how people respond to viral infections. Scientists also know that…
Mitochondrial rewiring may explain why orthoflaviviruses harm humans but persist in mosquitoes
From mitochondrial fragmentation to antioxidant defenses, researchers reveal how the same viruses can drive cellular damage in vertebrates…
Vancouver urgent care identified as measles exposure site after confirmed case in Clark County child
VANCOUVER, Wash. (KPTV) – An urgent care clinic in Vancouver has been identified as a measles exposure site…