One of the big debates in long COVID research is whether the virus can persist in the body, or whether it leaves the immune ...

Autoimmune diseases such as multiple sclerosis arise when the immune system turns against the body itself. Yet for most of ...

In a new study, we and an international team of scientists examined the behavior of marine viruses in a large band of ...

The spike in infections is causing concern among medical professionals, who are calling for urgent government action.

Researchers reconstruct the spatial spread of pandemic respiratory viruses across metropolitan areas throughout the United ...

Scientists have discovered hidden viruses in whales and orcas, revealing a secret side of ocean life no one had seen before.

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Planthoppers and leafhoppers not only feed on rice plants but also act as highly efficient vectors for plant viruses, causing ...

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 ...

Penn State scientists uncovered an ancient bacterial defense where dormant viral DNA helps bacteria fight new viral threats. The enzyme PinQ flips bacterial genes to create protective proteins that ...