Tick protein discovery could help prevent disease transmission
Few creatures inspire as much universal dislike as ticks. Though small, these parasites have an enormous impact on…
WHO prioritizes candidate vaccines and therapeutics for Bundibugyo virus
In response to the current outbreak of Ebola disease caused by Bundibugyo virus occurring in the Democratic Republic…
New AI tools identify potential drugs for rare Ebola virus
Recent advances in artificial intelligence have enabled Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) to identify nearly two dozen antiviral compounds…
How a tiny H5N1 dose triggers massive virus shedding in cow milk
New cow infection experiments reveal a striking paradox: H5N1 needs only a tiny dose to overwhelm mammary tissue…
Tulane study explains why gut damage persists despite HIV treatment
For many people living with HIV, today’s treatments can suppress the virus and dramatically improve health. But even…
Study finds widespread hantavirus exposure among Pacific Northwest rodent populations
The Sin Nombre virus – a hantavirus that can cause a deadly respiratory disease in humans – may…
Experimental virus therapy targets resistant high-grade neuroendocrine tumors
A phase I clinical trial is testing whether a tumor-targeting virus can help immunotherapy work more effectively against…
Researchers track genetic changes in Brazil’s rare Sabiá virus
The Sabiá virus causes an acute hemorrhagic and neurological syndrome. Four fatal cases have been recorded in the…
DNA-guided CRISPR system targets RNA and expands Cas12 beyond gene editing
A DNA-guided CRISPR platform could make RNA detection and control more stable, scalable, and precise, opening new routes…
Cruise booking demand stays strong despite onboard illness outbreaks
Taking a cruise holiday remains a popular choice in 2026, with millions of travellers expected to set sail…
Deadly Hantavirus Outbreak on Cruise Ship Sparks Global Health Alert
Hantaviruses are rodent-borne viruses that can cause serious lung or kidney disease in humans. Most infections occur through…
Ebola Outbreak Kills At Least 80 In Congo—Strain Without Vaccine Has High Death Rate
Topline Ebola cases and deaths have spiked in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with the country confirming an…