In a first, scientists use gene editing to disrupt both latent and active herpesvirus in human cells The herpes simplex virus, commonly known as the cold sore virus, is a devious microbe. It enters the body through...
Researchers find that Ebola virus creates the very tunnels it uses to hide and move within the human body Understanding how viruses travel once inside the human body is critical to develop effective drugs and therapies...
Climate change has long been considered a threat to our planet, but recent evidence underscores its significant impact on human health, particularly in relation to infectious diseases. A recent analysis revealed that an...
Study shows patients hospitalized for flu or COVID-19 face increased risk of long-term health problems, death Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, extensive research has emerged detailing the virus’s ability to attack...
While the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic is behind us, research continues on the role of vaccines — their effectiveness as well as factors that contribute to a resistance to being vaccinated, and the worldwide...
Researchers in China report thinning of the gray matter and other changes in certain parts of the brain in 61 men after COVID-19 Omicron infection. For the study, published late last week in JAMA Network Open, the...
Zika’s crucial enzyme performs multiple tasks, but a wrench in the system could bring it to a screeching halt Viruses have limited genetic material—and few proteins—so all the pieces must work extra hard. Zika is a...
Existing flu vaccines provide only limited, “seasonal” protection because they target highly changeable proteins on the virus. Scripps Research scientists have now designed a vaccine that should work broadly against...
Vaccines can be delivered through the skin using ultrasound. This method doesn’t damage the skin and eliminates the need for painful needles. To create a needle-free vaccine, Darcy Dunn-Lawless at the University of...
The co-administration of bivalent respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) prefusion F protein−based vaccine (RSVpreF) and seasonal influenza vaccine was found to generate robust immune responses and was safe and well...