They disable our defenses and hijack the cellular machinery in order to multiply successfully. For example, the herpes simplex virus 1, which causes blister-like skin rashes, and influenza viruses ...

It sounds like the start of a sci-fi film, but scientists have shown that AI can design brand-new infectious viruses the first time.

Viruses are so simple in their structure, they may not even qualify as living things. Yet, they are ruthless in their robotic ...

A vaccine against a deadly disease that affects young elephants is shown to be effective in a world-first trial.

Stanford and Arc Institute used AI to design viruses that kill bacteria, sparking hope for new therapies and warnings over biosecurity risks.

AI designed new bacteriophages that killed E. coli in lab tests, promising advances but raising safety concerns.

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Chinese authorities are using nets, spraying insecticide and even deploying drones to fight the mosquito-borne chikungunya virus, which has infected thousands of people.

Delta Air Lines is renaming its fare classes, including folding Basic Economy into a new "Delta Main" category. Delta Main will have three levels: Basic, Classic, and Extra, offering varying perks and ...

What if you’ve already seen fragments of the future - without realizing it? In this thought experiment grounded in Einstein’s relativity, we unpack how a simple diagram changes our entire ...