The Human Virome Program will analyze samples from thousands of volunteers in an effort to understand how viruses affect health.

Since the start of the year, the region has seen a spread of viruses and other respiratory illnesses. Western Massachusetts ...

Researchers review the ever-growing list of human viruses, examining their diversity, transmission pathways, and the urgent ...

It’s part of the Human Virome Program, an effort to better understand the many viruses that invade our bodies without making ...

Beyond just a common cold - discover how seemingly harmless sneezing and chills could indicate the presence of five dangerous ...

If people had been aware of the existence of bacteria and their role in causing the Black Death in the 14th century, as well ...

Japan's long wait of 15 years for a BSL-4 lab to study deadly viruses got longer after public opposition to the setup at ...

Elad Harel is used to shining a light on the mysteries of the natural world. Working at the cutting-edge of ultrafast ...

In the face of rising concerns about antibiotic resistant infections, an international group of microbial experts have launched a powerful and flexible free online genomic toolkit for more rapid ...

Influenza A virus particles strategically adapt their shape—to become either spheres or larger filaments—to favor their ...

Local public health officials are reporting an increase in flu and norovirus and are encouraging actions to prevent ...