Scientists revived an ancient frozen Siberian virus.

Cases of Borna disease virus 1 (BoDV-1) are extremely rare in humans, but in those who develop disease, the outcome is severe ...

Russell has a PhD in the history of medicine, violence, and colonialism. His research has explored topics including ethics, science governance, and medical involvement in violent contexts. Russell has ...

Giant viruses might not be visible to the naked eye, but their presence in oceans could shape the future of marine ecosystems—and even human health. In a groundbreaking new study published in Nature ...

A cat called Gizmo. Image by Tim Sandle. A cat called Gizmo. Image by Tim Sandle. Researchers from the University of Florida, including virologist John Lednicky, identified this strain during ...

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Scientists in Japan have discovered a genetic "silencer" within the HTLV-1 virus that helps it stay hidden in the body, evading the immune system for decades. This silencer element essentially turns ...

KTH Royal Institute of Technology and SciLifeLab postdoctoral Patricia Sosa Acosta uses affinity proteomics to discover ...

Scientists have captured a never-before-seen, high-resolution look at influenza’s stealthy invasion of human cells, revealing that the cells aren’t just helpless victims. Using a groundbreaking ...