CoV-2—the virus that causes COVID-19—continues to pose a global health threat, driven by new variants and its ability to ...

(Reuters) – The following is a roundup of some of the latest scientific studies on the novel coronavirus and efforts to find treatments and vaccines for COVID-19, the illness caused by the virus.

Research conducted on mice has identified that the rapid response of a specific type of defense cell is essential for ...

Dealing with a COVID-19 infection is an unpleasant experience. Persistent cough, debilitating headaches, and an overwhelming lack of energy take its toll on the body after the usual couple weeks of ...

The mosquito-borne Zika virus is known for causing microcephaly, a birth defect in which abnormal brain development results in a smaller-than-expected head. A new study published Jan. 13 in mBio shows ...

Gray seals resist influenza without illness, unlike harbor seals. Scientists reveal immune response differences behind ...

Research highlights a strong link between Epstein-Barr virus and multiple sclerosis (MS), suggesting new therapeutic ...

How did viruses evolve? Are they a streamlined form of something that existed long ago, or an ultimate culmination of smaller genetic elements joined together? Aa Aa Aa The evolutionary history of ...

European rabbits have plagued the Australian environment since 1859, when they were introduced to Australia near Geelong in ...