Some 17 months ago, scientists detected an outbreak of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza in dairy cattle in Nebraska in ...

The origin of life on Earth becomes even more fascinating and complex as we peer into the mysterious world of viruses. Said to have existed since living cells first appeared, these microscopic ...

The ability to predict pathogen evolution would facilitate the planning of treatment. This is the aim of Professor Ville Mustonen, a researcher in the field of bioinformatics. Each year, the ...

In the murky waters of Ushiku-numa, a freshwater pond just northeast of Tokyo, a microscopic drama has been playing out for ...

Influenza is an extremely old enemy. Hippocrates described it in 412 B.C., Charlemagne in 876. Influenza also is a totally new enemy. Every year, a brand-new viral version sweeps the planet. That's ...

Scientists in Japan have discovered a previously unknown giant virus, offering new insight into this enigmatic category of viruses – and possibly also into the origins of multicellular life. The virus ...

In a quiet freshwater pond in Ibaraki Prefecture near Tokyo, researchers have pulled from the water a microscopic giant that is forcing biologists to rethink how complex life began. The newly ...

Bats are critical viral reservoirs that harbor viromes with a high risk of cross-species transmission. However, the diversity ...

In a recent review published in the journal Virology, researchers examined the increasing diversity of human viruses, their epidemiological significance, and preventive strategies to mitigate emerging ...