Viruses News
June 26, 2025
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June 21, 2025 — HIV is surging among adults over 50 in sub-Saharan Africa, yet prevention and treatment campaigns still focus mainly on the young. New research reveals older adults face comparable or higher infection rates but remain largely invisible in HIV ...
June 20, 2025 — Cold sore-causing HSV-1 doesn't just hijack cells it reconfigures the entire architecture of our DNA to aid its invasion. Researchers discovered that it actively reshapes the 3D structure of the ...
June 20, 2025 — Researchers from MIT and Scripps have unveiled a promising new HIV vaccine approach that generates a powerful immune response with just one dose. By combining two immune-boosting adjuvants alum and SMNP the vaccine lingers in lymph nodes for nearly ...
June 3, 2025 — A new type of mRNA vaccine is more scalable and adaptable to continuously evolving viruses such as SARS-CoV-2 and H5N1, according to a new ...
June 3, 2025 — A new study shows how person-to-person variation in antibody immunity plays a key role in shaping which influenza (flu) strains dominate in a ...
May 30, 2025 — SAVANA uses a machine learning algorithm to identify cancer-specific structural variations and copy number aberrations in long-read DNA sequencing data. The complex structure of cancer genomes means that standard analysis tools give false-positive ...
May 30, 2025 — New HIV research shows that small changes in the virus affect how quickly or slowly it replicates and how easily it can reawaken in the body. These insights bring researchers closer to finding ways to flush out the dormant virus and eliminate it for ...
May 30, 2025 — The global measles outbreak must trigger an urgent debate into whether a vaccine should be recommended earlier to better protect against the highly contagious disease during infancy, a new review ...
May 30, 2025 — A study finds small-scale tree cover in Costa Rica boosts biodiversity while limiting dangerous mosquito ...
May 30, 2025 — Parasitic worms that infect humans are not interbreeding with those that infect cattle as previously thought. This is good news for when it comes to controlling schistosomiasis, a disease caused by these worms that affects more than 200 million ...
May 29, 2025 — In the long battle to create an effective HIV vaccine, scientists have made a major leap forward. A new study shows that a series of vaccines can coax the immune system to produce powerful antibodies capable of blocking a wide range of HIV strains ...
May 28, 2025 — A team identified herpes virus saimiri, which infects the T cells of squirrel monkeys, as a source of proteins that activate pathways in T cells that are needed to promote T cell ...
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May 27, 2025 — Persons with Parkinson's disease increasingly lose their mobility over time and are eventually unable to walk. Hope for these patients rests on deep brain stimulation, also known as a brain ...
May 27, 2025 — A new study reveals the biological secret to the Zika virus's infectious success: Zika uses host cells' own 'self-care' system of clearing away useless molecules to suppress the host proteins that ...
May 26, 2025 — Researchers uncover a notorious cholera strain that contains sophisticated immune systems to fend off viruses, which potentially helped it to fuel a devastating epidemic across Latin ...
May 21, 2025 — New research demonstrates how specially engineered bacteria taken orally can operate as a delivery system for vaccines and antiviral ...
May 21, 2025 — Bats are known as natural hosts for highly pathogenic viruses such as MERS- and SARS-related coronaviruses, as well as the Marburg and Nipah viruses. In contrast to the severe and often fatal disease ...
May 20, 2025 — By studying Chikungunya virus, scientists shed light on how immune responses to viral infections may lead to persistent symptoms of autoimmune ...
May 19, 2025 — Historically, most human mpox infections have resulted from zoonotic transmission --m eaning from animals to humans -- and these spillovers have ...
May 19, 2025 — Researchers have shown that the evolution of a family of exported proteins in the malaria-causing parasite Plasmodium falciparum enabled it to infect ...
May 16, 2025 — Researchers have discovered how a parasite that causes malaria when transmitted through a mosquito bite can hide from the body's immune system, sometimes for years. It turns out that the parasite, ...
May 16, 2025 — A decades-long scientific challenge in HIV vaccine development has been finding a way to train the immune system to produce antibodies that can ...
Earlier Headlines
May 15, 2025 — New polymer microparticles can be used to deliver vaccines at different times. The work could lead to childhood vaccines given just once, eliminating the need for booster ...
May 15, 2025 — Until now, most research has used either generalized cell samples or organoids made from just one type of tropical fruit bat, and only from a single organ. But a breakthrough has arrived: a research ...
May 15, 2025 — South African scientists have identified two new breast cancer genes -- RAB27A and USP22 -- in Black women, marking the first GWAS of its kind on the continent. This breakthrough highlights the need ...
May 14, 2025 — Researchers show how specific immune cells are activated by the vaccine -- an important starting point for the development of new ...
May 14, 2025 — Most vaccines -- and boosters -- are injected directly into muscle tissue, usually in the upper arm, to kickstart the body's immune system in the fight against disease. But for respiratory ...
May 13, 2025 — Researchers have identified a never-before-seen mechanism that enables HIV-1 to evade the body's natural defenses and use it to support its survival and replication. The 'loophole' is ...
May 12, 2025 — An innovative outbreak detection program that tracks disease-causing viruses in wastewater identified the measles virus in Houston samples collected in early January 2025, before cases were ...
May 9, 2025 — A research team has achieved a significant breakthrough in developing broadly protective, live-attenuated influenza vaccines (LAIV). These innovative LAIV platforms offer potential to develop ...
May 9, 2025 — Modern HIV medicine is based on a common genetic mutation. Now, researchers have traced where and when the mutation arose -- and how it protected our ancestors from ancient ...
May 9, 2025 — A scientist decided to find out why a bacterial infection makes fruit flies promiscuous. What he discovered could help curb mosquito-borne diseases and manage crop ...
May 8, 2025 — The recent global monkeypox (mpox) outbreak, with a new and aggressive variant, has underscored the dire need for safe, broadly effective, and accessible vaccines. The LC16m8 vaccine, an attenuated ...
May 8, 2025 — The drugs, called NRTIs, have the potential to prevent a million cases of Alzheimer's every year, the researchers ...
May 8, 2025 — Scientists have engineered a monoclonal antibody that can protect mice from a lethal dose of influenza A, a new study shows. The new molecule combines the specificity of a mature flu fighter with the ...
May 8, 2025 — A recent study marks the first reported instance of generative AI designing synthetic molecules that can successfully control gene expression in healthy mammalian cells. As a proof-of-concept, the ...
May 8, 2025 — AI model EVE-Vax provides clues about how a virus may evolve and the immune response it could ...
May 7, 2025 — Scientists have uncovered a promising new way to enhance the effectiveness of vaccines by tapping into the potential of a specific type of immune cell, opening the door to long-lasting vaccines for ...
May 7, 2025 — Influenza viruses are among the most likely triggers of future pandemics. A research team has developed a method that can be used to study the interaction of viruses with host cells in unprecedented ...
May 5, 2025 — People who are given a vaccine for shingles have a 23% lower risk of cardiovascular events, including stroke, heart failure, and coronary heart disease, according to a recent study of more than a ...
May 5, 2025 — People living with HIV are less likely to receive potentially lifesaving cancer treatment if they live in communities with lower income levels and educational attainment, according to a new US ...
May 5, 2025 — Urban rats spread a deadly bacteria as they migrate within cities that can be the source of a potentially life-threatening disease in humans, according to a six-year study that also discovered a ...
Thursday, May 15, 2025
- Particles Carrying Multiple Vaccine Doses Could Reduce the Need for Follow-Up Shots
- World's Largest Bat Organoid Platform Paves the Way for Pandemic Preparedness
- South African Study Identifies Two New Breast Cancer Genes in Black Women
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
- Yellow Fever Vaccination: How Strong Immune Responses Are Triggered
- New Study Offers Insights Into Designing Safe, Effective Nasal Vaccines
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Monday, May 12, 2025
Friday, May 9, 2025
- Novel, Needle-Free, Live-Attenuated Influenza Vaccines With Broad Protection Against Human and Avian Virus Subtypes
- Researchers Map 7,000-Year-Old Genetic Mutation That Protects Against HIV
- Can Frisky Flies Save Human Lives?
Thursday, May 8, 2025
- Evaluating the Safety and Efficacy of a Smallpox Vaccine for Preventing Mpox
- HIV Drugs Offer 'substantial' Alzheimer's Protection, New Research Indicates
- Engineering an Antibody Against Flu With Sticky Staying Power
- AI-Designed DNA Controls Genes in Healthy Mammalian Cells for First Time
- Building Vaccines for Future Versions of a Virus
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
- Vaccines of the Future: Harnessing the Immune System for Long-Lasting Protection
- Viruses Under the Super Microscope: How Influenza Viruses Communicate With Cells
Monday, May 5, 2025
- Shingles Vaccine Lowers the Risk of Heart Disease for Up to Eight Years
- Structural Barriers May Prevent Cancer Care for People Living With HIV
- Urban Rats Spread Deadly Bacteria as They Migrate, Study Finds
Friday, May 2, 2025
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
- Once Bitten, Animals Develop Resistance That Shrinks Tick Population
- HIV: Genetic Characteristics Associated With Sustained HIV Remission After Stopping Treatment
Monday, April 28, 2025
- Hospital-Based Outbreak Detection System Saves Lives
- Left or Right Arm? New Research Reveals Why Vaccination Site Matters for Immune Response
- First Synthetic 'mini Prion' Shows How Protein Misfolding Multiplies
Friday, April 25, 2025
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
- Clinical Trials to Test Vaccine Against Alzheimer's-Promoting Tau Protein
- B Cells Found to Be Crucial for Long-Term Vaccine Protection, New Study Shows
- Scientists Identify Potential Treatments for Emerging Zoonotic Pathogens
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
- Study Reveals Gaps in Flu Treatment for High-Risk Adults
- Empowering Antibodies to Better Activate the Immune System
Monday, April 21, 2025
Friday, April 18, 2025
Thursday, April 17, 2025
- Deep Learning Algorithm Used to Pinpoint Potential Disease-Causing Variants in Non-Coding Regions of the Human Genome
- Experimental Bird Flu Vaccine Excels in Animal Models
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
- Our DNA Is at Risk of Hacking, Warn Scientists
- Microorganisms Employ a Secret Weapon During Metabolism
Monday, April 14, 2025
- Experts Stress Importance of Vaccination Amidst Measles Outbreaks
- A Mysterious Pathogen: Oropouche Virus More Common in Latin America Than Previously Thought
Friday, April 11, 2025
Thursday, April 10, 2025
- Immune Protein Modification Blocks Viral Replication, Heart Inflammation
- Better Tools When Searching for Genetic Causes of Asthma
- Impact of Processing on Biochemical Composition of Plant-Based Products Revealed
- Dogs Could Help Predict Valley Fever Spread in Humans
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
- Nasal Spray H5N1 Avian Influenza Vaccine Developed
- Lactic Acid Bacteria Can Improve Plant-Based Dairy Alternatives
- Viral 'backbone' Underlies Variation in Rotavirus Vaccine Effectiveness
Monday, April 7, 2025
Friday, April 4, 2025
- New Research Boosts Future Whooping Cough Vaccines
- An Antiviral Chewing Gum to Reduce Influenza and Herpes Simplex Virus Transmission
- Molecular Stool Test Could Improve Detection of Tuberculosis in Adults With HIV
- How a Small Number of Mutations Can Fuel Outbreaks of Western Equine Encephalitis Virus
- Research Uncovers Hidden Spread of One of the Most Common Hospital-Associated Infections
Thursday, April 3, 2025
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
- New Brain Organoid Model
- Novel Point-of-Care Technology Delivers Accurate HIV Results in Minutes
- Study Strengthens Link Between Shingles Vaccine and Lower Dementia Risk
Tuesday, April 1, 2025
Monday, March 31, 2025
Friday, March 28, 2025
Thursday, March 27, 2025
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
- How Zika Virus Knocks out Our Immune Defenses
- 'Low-Sugar' Vaccine Can Provide Broad Immunity Against Coronavirus Variants
- Growing Body of Evidence Links HPV With Heart Disease
Thursday, March 20, 2025
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
- New Data on Mpox Vaccine Effectiveness
- New Understanding of B Cell Mutation Strategies Could Have Implications for Vaccines
Monday, March 17, 2025
- Current Antivirals Likely Less Effective Against Severe Infection Caused by Bird Flu Virus in Cows' Milk
- Tunnel-Building Virus: How Zika Transmits from Mother to Fetus
Thursday, March 13, 2025
- Older Adults Might Be More Resistant to Bird Flu Infections Than Children
- Researchers Develop Method to Identify Dormant Cells That Carry HIV
- Intervention Boosts Brain Infection Diagnosis and Care
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
- Cause of Post-COVID Inflammatory Shock in Children Identified
- Meningococcal Vaccine Found to Be Safe and Effective for Infants in Sub-Saharan Africa, Study Suggests
Tuesday, March 11, 2025
Monday, March 10, 2025
- Genes Combined With Immune Response to Epstein-Barr Virus Increase MS Risk
- Intranasal Herpes Infection May Produce Neurobehavioral Symptoms
Friday, March 7, 2025
Thursday, March 6, 2025
- Injectable Therapy Is 'magic' For Those Who Can't Take HIV Pills
- New Discovery to Accelerate Strep A Vaccine Efforts
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
- Researchers Use a 'Trojan Horse' Approach to Develop New Antimalarial Drugs
- Research Identifies Key Antibodies for Development of Broadly Protective Norovirus Vaccine
- TB Vaccine Candidate Provides 'elite' Protection
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
Monday, March 3, 2025
Friday, February 28, 2025
Thursday, February 27, 2025
- Interventions Identified to Eliminate Transmission of Hepatitis B in Africa
- From Dormant to Danger: How VZV Reactivation Is Driving Central Nervous System Infections
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
- Designing Self-Destructing Bacteria to Make Effective Tuberculosis Vaccines
- Understanding the World Within: Study Reveals New Insights Into Phage--Bacteria Interactions in the Gut Microbiome
Monday, February 24, 2025
- Immune 'fingerprints' Aid Diagnosis of Complex Diseases
- As Dengue Spreads, Researchers Discover a Clue to Fighting the Virus
Friday, February 21, 2025
- Stealth Virus: Zika Virus Builds Tunnels to Covertly Infect Cells of the Placenta
- Impacts of Workplace Bullying on Sleep Can Be 'contagious' Between Partners