Scientists uncovered how childhood BK virus infections may set off cancer-causing mutations decades later: by activating a ...

BKPyV infection is often asymptomatic or mild during childhood, but may leave a lasting impact on cancer risk. In A Nutshell ...

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EBV is a member of the herpesvirus family, the same group responsible for chickenpox and cold sores. It spreads easily ...

Scientists have captured a never-before-seen, high-resolution look at influenza’s stealthy invasion of human cells, revealing ...

Armed with a catalog of hundreds of thousands of DNA and RNA virus species in the world's oceans, scientists are now zeroing in on the viruses most likely to combat climate change by helping trap ...

The Global Virus Network (GVN), a coalition of leading human and animal virologists in more than 40 countries dedicated to advancing pandemic preparedness through research, education and training, and ...

Bird flu viruses are a particular threat to humans because they can replicate at temperatures higher than a typical fever, ...

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Vaccinating birds against bird flu reduces the spread of the disease, but may have unintended consequences. This is the warning of a new paper in the journal Science Advances, which concluded that ...

Cold and flu season typically happen during the fall and winter. Though it comes around every year, there's still a lot of confusion about viruses, vaccines and how to avoid getting sick. Experts and ...