Mutations can result in viruses that infect cells, but can't copy themselves without help from other viruses - now it seems ...

The panel takes up COVID-19 vaccinations as the virus remains a public health threat. CDC data released in June shows the ...

A 5-year-old girl endured weeks in the hospital with La Crosse virus. Her mother hopes sharing their ordeal will help other parents recognize the warning signs.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — An Ohio mother is urging parents to stay vigilant after her 5-year-old daughter contracted La Crosse virus, a rare but potentially serious illness spread by infected mosquitoes.

About 90% of that subset developed a chronic infection. In the U.S., 1 in 4 children chronically infected with hepatitis B will die prematurely from cirrhosis or liver cancer. Today, fewer than 1,000 ...

Since Kennedy took over the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, there’s been a lot of worry about just where a ...

Bats can carry some deadly human pathogens without signs of illness. A new survey shows that other viruses can still be bad for bats.

Medical experts say vaccination is the best prevention method for hepatitis B, a liver infection that can be acute or chronic. The disease has no cure and can cause a variety of complications.

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

Also, there’s still no easy way to test AI designs for larger genomes. While some viruses can “boot up” from just a DNA ...

State officials on Thursday, Aug. 28, said they have confirmed the first 2025 case of a virus that can cause life-threatening illnesses in both humans and horses. The Michigan Department of ...