Using a homemade, high-tech microscope, scientists at the School of Medicine have revealed how a…
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Viruses are microscopic infectious agents that can only replicate inside the living cells of a host organism, influencing life on Earth in profound ways. Studied extensively in virology, viruses play major roles in ecosystems, human health, and evolutionary biology. From common illnesses like the flu to emerging threats like SARS-CoV-2, scientists investigate viral structure, transmission, mutation, and immune system interactions to develop vaccines, antiviral therapies, and public health strategies. Explore the latest research on virus evolution, pathogenicity, and innovations in combating viral diseases across the globe.
A Yale-led research team made a startling discovery while investigating the effect of bacteria on…
Viruses are intracellular parasites that cause disease by infecting the cells in the body and,…
An anti-bacterial virus found in a Connecticut lake successfully treated an 80-year-old doctor with a…
How do viruses that cause chronic infections, such as HIV or hepatitis c virus, manage…
A type of virus that dominates water samples taken from the world’s oceans has long…
A new test that measures RNA or protein molecules in human cells can accurately identify…
New research from Yale University reveals that a common sedative may help combat common viral…
A team of researchers has succeeded in producing large quantities of Zika viruses in the…
New research from Yale University shows that the protein known as Nlrp6 plays a key…
In a newly published study, scientists from Yale University directly visualize how HIV and related…
A team of researchers from Harvard Medical School has recreated the evolutionary lineage of adeno-associated…
Researchers from Yale and the National Institutes of Health and the Agency for Healthcare Research…
New research from Yale University details how scientists used a novel chimeric virus (VSV-LASV-GPC) containing…
Using the branches of a genealogical tree as reference, a team of scientists has developed…
After more than 50 years of research, biologists now have a picture of the molecular…
A newly published study reveals that copper alloys rapidly destroy the highly infectious norovirus. Scientists…
In a newly published study, Yale University researchers show that a fast-acting virus targets most…