A newly identified virus–cell hybrid structure allows viruses to spread faster and more aggressively by hitching a ride on ...

The Oropouche virus, which some media outlets are calling a "sloth virus," has been seen in European travelers returning home from the Americas. When you purchase through links on our site, we may ...

It’s called the Camp Virus, and it’s never been in North America, ever, until now. It’s part of the lethal Henipaviruses and was just discovered in the United States. According to the Live Science ...

Giant viruses might not be visible to the naked eye, but their presence in oceans could shape the future of marine ecosystems—and even human health. In a groundbreaking new study published in Nature ...

An experimental treatment made from a plant virus is effective at protecting against a broad range of metastatic cancers in mice, shows a new study. The treatment, composed of nanoparticles fashioned ...

'It’s really important to work with the microbes, not against them.' By Laura Baisas Published Oct 9, 2024 3:00 AM EDT Deposit Photos Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 Breakthroughs, ...

Researchers have developed an optical biosensor that detects the virus that causes mpox. The technology could make diagnosis much faster and cost-effective as the disease continues to spread worldwide ...

Viruses are tiny agents that can infect a variety of living organisms, including bacteria, plants, and animals. Like other viruses, the dengue virus is a microscopic structure that can only replicate ...

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Vaccinating birds against bird flu reduces the spread of the disease, but may have unintended consequences. This is the warning of a new paper in the journal Science Advances, which concluded that ...

A study using lab-made models of the brain suggests that a herpes virus may be a key link between concussions and dementia risk. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...

Viruses are a mysterious and poorly understood force in microbial ecosystems. Researchers know they can infect, kill, and manipulate human and bacterial cells in nearly every environment, from the ...