Researchers block virus entry by targeting key protein interaction
Washington State University researchers have found a way to modulate a common virus protein to prevent viruses from…
COVID-19 could leave a measurable imprint on the brain
COVID-19 does not just affect the respiratory system, but also significantly alters the brain in people who have…
Virus shells use asymmetry to control RNA release and infection
Viruses are typically described as tiny, perfectly geometric shells that pack genetic material with mathematical precision, but new…
Hidden infections may play a key role in driving long COVID symptoms
For millions suffering from long COVID, their persistent breathlessness, brain fog and fatigue remain a maddening mystery, but…
Scientists in Korea to create mRNA vaccine against emerging tick-borne virus in Asia
Scientists in Korea to create mRNA vaccine against emerging tick-borne virus in Asia December 9, 2025 | Tuesday…
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…
Europe should boost efforts to combat bird flu threat as outbreaks surge, health officials say
Published on 04/12/2025 – 6:00 GMT+1 European countries should step up efforts to combat bird flu threats amid…
Measles deaths plummet but infections surge worldwide
Global immunization efforts have led to an 88% drop in measles deaths between 2000 and 2024, according to…
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…
‘Mental model’ approach shown to reduce effects of misinformation about mRNA vaccines
Correcting misinformation after it has gone viral is a common way of informing the public that what they’ve…
Promising long-term vaccine for Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever developed
Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF) is one of the world’s most dangerous yet overlooked infectious diseases. Spread by ticks…
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,…