For over a century, scientists have analyzed the vast microbial world within the human body. They’ve found bacteria, fungi, ...

With over 600 known human viruses and new ones emerging, experts highlight how climate change, globalization, and zoonotic spillover are accelerating viral threats—are we ready for the next ...

Health officials said 259 cases have been identified since late January, up from the 223 cases reported earlier this week.

Amid reports of a surge in Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) infections in China, the virus has been detected in India and other Asian countries, including Malaysia and Hong Kong. India reported its ...

The Human Virome Program will analyze samples from thousands of volunteers in an effort to understand how viruses affect health. By Carl Zimmer The viruses we know best are the ones that make us ...

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) released its 14th Report on Carcinogens last week (November 3), bringing the total number of carcinogens on its watch list up to 248. The new report adds five ...

Cells take up solid particles using a process called endocytosis. How did scientists use viruses to learn about endocytic functions in cells? Aa Aa Aa Viruses are the smallest microorganisms in ...