Influenza virus is an infectious agent belonging to the virus family Orthomyxoviridae that causes a respiratory tract infection (influenza or 'flu') in vertebrates. There are three main species, and ...

Virus–host interactions are the viral and host processes that occur during viral infection, which enable both partners to respond to each other. This study reports that Saffold virus, associated with ...

Scientists have warned there is a 'severe risk' of catching a cold this week as nine million people across Britain suffer from the virus. They issued the health alert as the recent icy weather took ...

Herpes is very common, with 64% of people under 50 having HSV-1 and 13% having HSV-2. The virus spreads through contact with someone with herpes, even if they do not have visible sores. Oral herpes ...

Dec. 12, 2025 Researchers used AI to pinpoint a little-known monkeypox protein that provokes strong protective antibodies. When the team tested this protein as a vaccine ingredient in mice, it ...

Over the last two winters, the virus has been a factor in at least 18,000 deaths. Another danger, which may be contributing to the current burden of illness, is co-infections where individuals become ...