Discover the latest news and breakthroughs related to the study of viruses. Virology is a branch of microbiology that focuses on the study of viruses, their structure, function, and evolution, as well as their interactions with their hosts. Viruses are tiny, infectious agents that can cause a wide range of diseases, from the common cold to more severe illnesses such as HIV and COVID-19. Virologists use a variety of techniques, including microscopy, genetic analysis, and computational modeling, to investigate the complex biology of viruses and develop new treatments and vaccines to combat viral diseases. On this page, you will find a collection of articles related to virology research and discoveries, including updates on current projects, new findings, and insights into the fascinating world of viruses.
Microorganisms reveal how our single-celled predecessors incorporated viral DNA into their own genomes. Researchers have discovered remnants of ancient giant viruses in the genome of…
A new study shows that about two percent of the population develop autoantibodies against type 1 interferons, mostly later in life. This makes individuals more…
Headworn tech from a University of Michigan startup could protect agricultural and industrial workers from airborne pathogens. Taza Aya has created a hard hat with…
Researchers from Columbia University and the La Jolla Institute for Immunology have developed a new approach to combat measles, focusing on creating vaccines and drugs…
Researchers uncovered exactly how a neutralizing antibody blocks measles virus infection and are using that knowledge to develop new vaccines and treatments to inhibit the…
Researchers have found giant viruses on Greenland’s ice that might control the darkening and melting of Arctic ice by infecting snow algae. Harnessing these viruses…
The hepatitis B virus (HBV) is tiny, dangerous, and highly contagious. It chronically infects approximately 296 million people and claims about 1 million lives annually….
The Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) can cause a spectrum of diseases, including a range of cancers. Emerging data now show that inhibition of a specific metabolic…
NYC wild birds carry H5N1 avian influenza, as revealed by a study involving local students. The research highlights urban zoonotic risks and the role of…
Some influenza-associated brain disorders may be caused by the virus entering the brain and making proteins, suggesting that antivirals that block protein production might be…
Experimental vaccine targets portions of the flu virus that don’t change. Duke researchers have opened a new avenue in the attack against influenza viruses by…
A new, unusual giant virus has been discovered at a wastewater treatment plant near Vienna. The single-celled organism Naegleria fowleri ranks among the deadliest human…
A study reveals that a new sequencing technique, tARC-seq, can accurately track mutations in SARS-CoV-2, providing insights into the rapid evolution and variant development of…
Scientists have discovered a virus that infects a deadly amphibian fungus, offering hope for combating a disease that has led to significant declines in frog…
Experts highlight the connection between climate change and infectious diseases, urging medical professionals to prepare for new disease patterns and advocate for climate action. A…