Sea stars overcome melting disease through rapid evolution
Five years ago, millions of sea stars off the west coast of North America were killed by a mysterious virus that...
New Ebola outbreak strikes the Democratic Republic of the Congo
The deadly virus Ebola has returned to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). A new outbreak of Ebola stuck...
Viruses and bacteria are falling from Earth’s atmosphere
It's something you might expect Chicken Little to say: bacteria and viruses are falling from the atmosphere. But...
Universal DNA vaccine could make yearly flu shots a thing of the past
There were 7,000 confirmed cases of the flu in the United States by the end of November - double the amount from...
Researchers detect 100-million-year-old virus in pregnant women’s blood
Here's a startling thought: the human genome contains ancient viruses. Researchers recently detected a 100-million-year-old...
Scientists harness tobacco plants to produce polio vaccine
After all the poor health outcomes caused by tobacco over centuries, it's about time the plant started doing something...
Scientists warn thawing soil could suddenly unleash deadly pathogens unseen in centuries
Humans have fought viruses for centuries. We struck a temporary winning blow with the discovery of penicillin,...
Brazil declares official end to Zika virus epidemic
It’s time to pack your bags! For the past 18 months, travelers have been wary of visiting Brazil due to the mosquito-borne...
Deadly new bird flu strain could lead to devastating pandemic
You probably haven't thought about the bird flu in a couple of years, unless you're a virologist, but a new strain...
Scientists may have finally found a cure for the common cold
Could the common cold soon be a thing of the past? Scientists have created a breakthrough nasal spray that could...
44-year-old British man could be first to receive HIV cure
A 44-year-old British man may be the first person to receive a cure for HIV through a therapy developed by researchers...
New IBM-designed macromolecule could be a ‘magic bullet’ in the fight against viruses
Viruses are difficult to treat because they mutate very quickly - by the time a drug is developed, it may no longer...
Did these scientists just cure HIV/AIDS?
Researchers at Philadelphia's Temple University have made a thrilling breakthrough on the path to cure HIV/AIDS....
3 Florida residents infected with the Zika virus after Latin America travel
The Zika virus, which has been spreading throughout Latin America in recent weeks and causing birth defects via...
First Ebola Vaccine to be Tested on Humans in Response to Frightening Outbreak in West Africa
As the Ebola virus continues to wreak havoc in West Africa, a new Ebola vaccine will be tested on humans for the...
Measles Outbreak Spreads in New York City
Health officials are warning New Yorkers to take caution as a new outbreak of measles has infected residents of...