The first strain of influenza virus we encounter during childhood sets the course of how our immune system responds to exposures later in life

While it's unlikely the mutation will lead to widespread resistance around the world, it could become a problem among family members in close proximity, and in facilities like hospitals and nursing homes

Loss of ice opens pathways for disease transmission among sea lions, ice seals, sea otters, and others

The new molecular diagnostic test enables the direct detection of varicella-zoster virus (VZV) DNA from both cutaneous and mucocutaneous swab specimens

Recombinant expression of Rubella VLPs offers a reliable source of reagents for consistency in immunoassay development and manufacturing

A new portable device lets smartphones count real biological viruses

Resilient cells make lung less hospitable to viruses, but may be double-edged sword

Recent advances in the field of virology suggest that viruses play a more significant and complex role than previously appreciated

A strain of the common cold virus has been found to potentially target, infect, and destroy cancer cells in patients with bladder cancer