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

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

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

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

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

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

The flu has turned deadly for more than 10,000 people and is on the rise this season. This comes as norovirus cases have also ...

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 ...

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